St Silas's CofE Primary School
81%
Capacity
340
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Silas's CofE Primary School
St Silas's CofE 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 340 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Silas's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Haczycki, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12962nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
St Silas's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 24 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Silas's CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, St Silas's CofE 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 | St Silas Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6JP |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Haczycki |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 340 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.8% |
| School Capacity | 340 / 420 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (35%)
12962nd of 13,686
Nationally
1936th of 2,065
In North West
46th of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
35%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
35%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 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.
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Contact Information
St Silas Road, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6JP
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