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St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1SN, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.8 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
421
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, the school achieves 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 74.8 indicates it performs better than 75% of other schools in the area. While only 7% of pupils reach the higher standard, overall parent satisfaction and the school's community focus make it an appealing choice for families.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality 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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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
Asian Pakistani66.0%
Asian Indian7.6%
Asian Other6.9%
White British4.3%
Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.9%
Black African2.6%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.74727, -2.49393 · BB2 1SN
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119499
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stbarnabas-stpauls.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 74.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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