Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BB2 5EG on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Feniscowles Primary School
Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5EG, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.6 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
410
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. However, only 7% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, it serves a community of 410 pupils and offers a supportive educational environment.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BB2 5EG — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Feniscowles Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 29 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
Loading map…
53.72572, -2.53936 · BB2 5EG
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119163
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.feniscowlesprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Feniscowles Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Feniscowles Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2012.
Is Feniscowles Primary School a good school?
Feniscowles Primary School scores 36.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near BB2 5EG?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BB2 5EG with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.