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St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
Swallow Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6LE, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.7 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
282
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is lower at 5%, the overall results indicate a positive learning environment and strong foundation for students aged 4-11. Parents can expect a supportive community, though ongoing improvements could enhance academic outcomes further.
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Last inspected: 19 September 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%. | 69% | Top 39% 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 Pakistani51.8%
Asian Indian31.6%
Asian Other5.0%
Other3.9%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Location
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53.75243, -2.48022 · BB1 6LE
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119356
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.smsjbwd.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael With St John CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2012.
Is St Michael With St John CofE Primary School a good school?
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School scores 53.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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