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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Robinson Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5PE, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.5 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
400
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 56% nationally for expected standards. Although only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, the school's overall results indicate a positive learning environment, and it outperforms 66% of schools in the area. Parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a promising choice for families in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 Pakistani49.3%
Asian Indian36.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
White British1.5%
White Other1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.75901, -2.46496 · BB1 5PE
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119439
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School scores 65.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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