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Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JJ, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.2 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
418
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths (85%), this primary school stands out as an excellent choice for parents. The school performs in the top 7% nationally for KS2 outcomes, and 93% of parents express satisfaction with their children's education. While the percentage achieving higher standards is lower at 8%, the overall strong performance and high parent satisfaction indicate a supportive and effective learning environment.
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Last inspected: 17 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (109 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
Asian Pakistani4.5%
White Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.72483, -2.48915 · BB2 4JJ
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN133987
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.theredeemercep.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary rated by Ofsted?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 December 2024.
Is Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary a good school?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary scores 97.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Based on 109 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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