St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
400
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
St Stephen'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 400 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jacquelyn Young, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5821st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 48 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Stephen's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, St Stephen'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 | Robinson Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 5PE |
| Headteacher | Jacquelyn Young |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 400 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.0% |
| School Capacity | 400 / 420 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5821st of 13,686
Nationally
841st of 2,065
In North West
26th of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
66%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Robinson Street, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 5PE
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