St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

About St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 208 places).

Ofsted has rated St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vannessa Knowles, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 29 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Football, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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.

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