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St Silas's CofE Primary School
St Silas Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6JP, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.2 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
340
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school serves 340 pupils and demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally. However, it faces challenges, as none of the students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 33% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 25 April 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani47.6%
Asian Indian20.3%
White Other7.4%
Other6.5%
Asian Bangladeshi5.9%
Asian Other3.8%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
White British1.5%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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53.75228, -2.50450 · BB2 6JP
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN146541
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stsilasprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Silas's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Silas's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is St Silas's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Silas's CofE Primary School scores 33.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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