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St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AA, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.7 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
201
Capacity
208
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 70% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's strong academic foundation within the local context.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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
White British85.6%
White Other4.5%
Black African3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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53.71118, -2.48224 · BB3 0AA
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN150080
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stedwardsrcdarwen.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2016.
Is St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 52.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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