Best Catholic Schools in Blackburn
4 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Blackburn, 10.8% of schools are Roman Catholic, with 4 schools available, which is well above the national average of 3.7%.
- Roman Catholic schools in Blackburn have 510 pupils, with 7.9% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- 100% of Roman Catholic schools in Blackburn are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding, 3 Good, and no schools rated as Requires Improvement or Inadequate out of 3 inspected.
- Roman Catholic schools in Blackburn have a pupil-teacher ratio of 23.61, with 62.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and a persistent absence rate of 6.5%.
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn, BB1 4HT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB6 8EQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.0%
Pupils289
P/T Ratio26.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 37 catholic schools in Blackburn, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackburn | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.78 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 7% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 23.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,139 | £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.