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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Hawkins Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2RY, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.2 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
450
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. While parent satisfaction is relatively moderate at 73%, the school maintains a supportive environment for its 417 pupils. However, the higher standard achievement at just 10% indicates room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child feels safe
82%
My child is happy
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
64%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other6.0%
Black African2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Black Other1.0%
traveller_irish1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.73684, -2.50716 · BB2 2RY
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119514
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stpetersrc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn a good school?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn scores 38.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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