St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
271
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
St Matthew'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 4 to 11. The school has 271 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 280 places).
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julian Rogers, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9618th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 35 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, St Matthew'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Withers Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1DF |
| Headteacher | Julian Rogers |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 271 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.3% |
| School Capacity | 271 / 280 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jul 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9618th of 13,686
Nationally
1396th of 2,065
In North West
35th of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
54%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Withers Street, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1DF
Journey to School
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