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St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Earl Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8EG, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.0 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
436
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 2% of students reach the higher standard, indicating a potential area for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, making it a strong choice for families in the Blackburn area.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani48.6%
Asian Indian32.6%
Asian Other7.3%
Other4.1%
White Other2.5%
White British1.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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53.75771, -2.48500 · BB1 8EG
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119502
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2013.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn scores 90.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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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