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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Bennington Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HP, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.5 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, although only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11 within the Blackburn with Darwen area.
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Last inspected: 2 May 2012Older 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%. | 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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian35.3%
Asian Pakistani31.9%
Asian Other12.3%
White British6.4%
Mixed Other5.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Black African2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Black Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.73975, -2.47342 · BB2 3HP
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119513
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 May 2012.
Is St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn a good school?
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores 50.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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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