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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Trinity Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5BN, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.0 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
169
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of September 2024, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it provides a supportive environment for primary education, though parents may want to consider its relatively low LocaleIQ score of 40.0, which suggests some challenges compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 24 September 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 Pakistani32.0%
White British21.3%
Asian Other8.9%
Asian Indian4.1%
Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
White Other3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
traveller_irish1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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53.75225, -2.47383 · BB1 5BN
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119706
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn a good school?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores 40.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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