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Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Newton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1NE, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.8 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
459
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in Key Stage 2 where 72% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school has a positive reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than 58% of schools in the area. However, only 5% of pupils achieve a higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2013Older 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani56.6%
Asian Indian30.3%
Asian Other5.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Other0.7%
White British0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Other0.4%
Location
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53.74732, -2.46295 · BB1 1NE
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119355
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2013.
Is Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School a good school?
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School scores 57.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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