St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
About St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School in Blackburn sits slightly below the local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 57% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Blackburn with Darwen average of 59%. That three-point gap is modest, and the school's position in the local rankings — 33rd out of 52 primary schools — places it in the bottom half of the authority but not at the bottom. Its ranking score of 57 puts it well behind the top three local primaries, which all score 81 or above, but it is worth noting that the school has improved significantly since its previous Ofsted inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall. In its most recent graded inspection in 2021, every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — was judged Good. That upward trajectory is the standout story here, rather than raw exam rankings.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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