St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
94%
Capacity
216
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 230 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn "Good", the school is led by headteacher A Pierce, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8759th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 17 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Feilden Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 1LQ |
| Headteacher | A Pierce |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.2% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 230 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8759th of 13,686
Nationally
1252nd of 2,065
In North West
33rd of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
51
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Feilden Street, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 1LQ
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