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Shadsworth Infant School

Rothesay Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2EL, Blackburn with Darwen


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
220
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid standard of education, supported by a commendable 79% parent satisfaction rate. Although the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 39% of schools, specific academic progress data is limited, making it essential for prospective parents to visit and gather more insights.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 25 March 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (14 responses)
4.0
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School supports development
86%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
21% disagree
Behaviour is good
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.1%
White Other8.2%
Asian Pakistani7.8%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.74352, -2.44537 · BB1 2EL

School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119220
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Shadsworth Infant School rated by Ofsted?

Shadsworth Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.

Is Shadsworth Infant School a good school?

Shadsworth Infant School scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Shadsworth Infant School?

Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shadsworth Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.

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