Best primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen
Catchment chatter is noisy here; pair school picks with sector scores explicitly. This ranking covers 56 primary schools in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. Postcode area BL7 has the highest average school score (85.2 across 2 schools), while BB3 sits at the lower end (34.9). 91% of ranked Blackburn with Darwen primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Blackburn with Darwen comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Blackburn with Darwen ranking.
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Questions about primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen
What is the best primary school in Blackburn with Darwen?
The Olive School, Blackburn is the top-ranked primary school in Blackburn with Darwen (LocaleIQ score 99.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 98% · higher 24%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Blackburn with Darwen primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Blackburn with Darwen?
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School tops the Blackburn with Darwen secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.9). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 72.3. See the full secondary school ranking for Blackburn with Darwen for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Blackburn with Darwen: The Olive School, Blackburn (KS2 expected 98%, higher 24%); Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary (KS2 expected 85%, higher 8%); Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy (KS2 expected 82%, higher 0%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
4 primary schools in the Blackburn with Darwen ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: The Olive School, Blackburn, Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary, Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy, Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Blackburn with Darwen?
This ranking covers 56 primary schools in the Blackburn with Darwen comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Blackburn with Darwen has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, BL7 has the strongest cluster — 85.2 average across 2 ranked primary schools. BB3 sits at the lower end (34.9 average). Catchment chatter is noisy here; pair school picks with sector scores explicitly. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.