St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
101%
Capacity
213
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Belinda Haigh, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1321st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 103 applications for 30 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QN |
| Headteacher | Belinda Haigh |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.6% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1321st of 13,686
Nationally
164th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
81%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
103
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QN
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