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St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2LZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
39%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#12,588
of 13,686 nationally

About St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School

Of the 16 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 81% said they would recommend St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School to other families. That's a solid vote of confidence, though it's worth noting the sample is small. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 45 applications for just 23 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.96, with 20 first-preference offers made. Parents who responded were overwhelmingly positive about their children's happiness, with 94% either agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy, and 88% feeling their child is safe. However, there are some mixed signals. While 81% agreed the school has high expectations for their child, only 57% felt concerns are dealt with properly, and 25% disagreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school's behaviour and personal development were rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, which aligns with the 81% of parents who felt pupils are well behaved.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHancock Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2LZ
HeadteacherSamantha O'Connell
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)54.4%
School Capacity204 / 210 (97% full)

The full report on this school

What 16 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolGymnasiumDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersTennisCricketFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:50-08:55

Source: stlukesblackburn.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School

St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.