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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Withers Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1DF, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.9 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
271
Capacity
280
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It performs well above the national average for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, though only a small percentage of students achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction appears to be generally positive, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 July 2016Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani54.6%
Asian Indian21.8%
Other7.7%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed Other3.0%
White British2.2%
White Other1.5%
Black African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Location
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53.74600, -2.47249 · BB1 1DF
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119505
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmatthewsblackburn.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 July 2016.
Is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School scores 21.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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