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Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.1 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
201
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While there is room for improvement in higher standards, with only 7% reaching this level, the school maintains a positive reputation within the local community. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2023Quality 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani25.9%
White British23.9%
Asian Indian22.4%
Mixed Other8.5%
Asian Other8.0%
Black African3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
White Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.76954, -2.48293 · BB1 8QN
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119517
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.holysouls.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn a good school?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores 42.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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