St Antony's RC Primary School
About St Antony's RC Primary School
St Antony's RC Primary School sits slightly above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 63% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths compared with Blackburn with Darwen's average of 59%. That four-percentage-point gap is modest but meaningful, especially given that the school serves a significantly more disadvantaged intake than many of its neighbours — 43.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools. The school's ranking of 29th out of 52 primaries in the LA places it in the middle of the pack, but its performance looks stronger when you consider the context of its intake. The most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 judged the school to be Good overall, with leadership and management, early years provision and quality of education all rated Good. This represents a clear improvement from the previous graded inspection in 2019, when the school was rated Requires Improvement.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
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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