Best Schools in Blackburn
37 schools in Blackburn
Key Facts
- Blackburn has a total of 37 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Blackburn outperform the national average, with 65.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Blackburn face challenges, with a Progress 8 score of -0.78 and Attainment 8 score of 38.10, compared to national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively.
- In Blackburn, 20.3% of primary school pupils and 43.9% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, with pupil-teacher ratios of 21.54 and 17.70 respectively.
Top Nurseries in Blackburn
21 nurseries in Blackburn
Top Primary Schools in Blackburn
15 primary schools in Blackburn
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn, BB1 4HT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Blackburn, BB6 8AB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence3.9%
Pupils306
P/T Ratio19.6
Belthorn Academy Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB1 2NY
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.9%
Pupils240
P/T Ratio20.0
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB1 4DT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence3.8%
Pupils171
P/T Ratio19.3
Top Secondary Schools in Blackburn
1 secondary schools in Blackburn
Frequently Asked Questions
Blackburn has 37 schools, including 15 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 21 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackburn | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 65% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.78 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,218 | £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.