Best Church of England Schools in Blackburn
14 church of england schools found
Key Facts
- There are 14 Church of England schools in Blackburn, accounting for 13.0% of all schools, which is above the national average of 8.8%.
- These schools have a strong Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 2 Outstanding and 12 Good, out of 14 inspected.
- The Church of England schools in Blackburn have 5,764 pupils, with 25.1% eligible for free school meals and 54.6% speaking English as an additional language, both higher than national averages.
- Pupils in these schools achieve well, with 62.7% meeting the expected standard at KS2, a Progress 8 score of 0.19, and 55.5% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, all above or near national averages.
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 5NX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence5.7%
Pupils172
P/T Ratio18.2
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB1 8QN
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence4.5%
Pupils213
P/T Ratio21.7
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB1 5PE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.2%
Pupils400
P/T Ratio22.5
WF
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Blackburn, BB2 6LX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence3.9%
Pupils473
P/T Ratio28.7
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 1SN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence3.7%
Pupils421
P/T Ratio20.2
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Ofsted
Outstanding
Blackburn, BB2 4JJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence4.7%
Pupils418
P/T Ratio20.8
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 6JP
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected35%
Absence6.9%
Pupils340
P/T Ratio24.9
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 2LZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected39%
Absence7.3%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio19.2
SW
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 2JR
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.19
Attainment 850.5
Eng+Maths74%
Pupils1,489
BS
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB1 1NE
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence5.5%
Pupils459
P/T Ratio22.7
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB1 6LE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.3%
Pupils282
P/T Ratio20.4
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 4EW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected41%
Absence7.7%
Pupils186
P/T Ratio15.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 108 church of england schools in Blackburn, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackburn | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.19 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,713 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.