St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School
80%
Capacity
56
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School
St Stephen's Tockholes CofE 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 56 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Power, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13280th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 5 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 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 Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, St Stephen's Tockholes 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rock Lane, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0LX |
| Headteacher | Mark Power |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 56 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 56 / 70 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (30%)
13280th of 13,686
Nationally
1988th of 2,065
In North West
49th of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
30%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
30%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
27
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Rock Lane, Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0LX
Journey to School
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