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St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Norfolk Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4EW, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.8 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although it faces challenges with its Key Stage 2 results, where only 23% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 80%, indicating a supportive community, but the school's overall performance metrics suggest room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality 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%. | 23% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
School supports development
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.1%
Black African8.1%
White Other7.0%
Asian Pakistani7.0%
Other4.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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53.73443, -2.50107 · BB2 4EW
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN141350
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.staidansblackburn.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy a good school?
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy scores 7.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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