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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Lynwood Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6HQ, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.0 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
180
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 4-11. It performs well in key stage 2 assessments, with 60% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 63% nationally. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 10% of students reach this level.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani57.2%
Asian Indian13.3%
Other8.3%
Mixed Other6.7%
White Other5.0%
Black African4.4%
Asian Other2.8%
White British1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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53.75327, -2.50340 · BB2 6HQ
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119510
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn a good school?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores 46.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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