Best Catholic Schools in Blackburn with Darwen
13 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Blackburn with Darwen, 13 Catholic schools make up 8.6% of all schools, significantly higher than the national average of 3.7%.
- These schools have 4,216 pupils, with 30.4% eligible for free school meals and a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.38, slightly higher than the national average.
- Ofsted inspections show 80.0% of Blackburn with Darwen's Catholic schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 8 Good, 2 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 10 inspected.
- Catholic schools in Blackburn with Darwen have 41.7% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, with a persistent absence rate of 25.8%, higher than the national rate of 20.0%
HS
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB1 8QN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.2%
Pupils201
P/T Ratio23.5
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn, BB2 6HQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence8.1%
Pupils180
P/T Ratio20.0
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 5EP
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence3.8%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio20.6
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Darwen, BB3 0AA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils201
P/T Ratio25.1
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 3HP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence6.3%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio21.7
St Antony's RC Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB1 2HP
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence6.4%
Pupils221
P/T Ratio20.7
OL
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 3UG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence7.0%
Pupils177
P/T Ratio20.1
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 1LQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence5.3%
Pupils216
P/T Ratio24.9
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Blackburn, BB2 4SR
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.25
Attainment 844.1
Eng+Maths64%
Pupils1,043
SA
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Blackburn, BB1 5BN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence7.0%
Pupils169
P/T Ratio23.4
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Ofsted
Good
Blackburn, BB2 2RY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence7.1%
Pupils417
P/T Ratio23.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 152 catholic schools in Blackburn with Darwen, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 80% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.25 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 26% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,646 | £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.