SchoolScoresBelthorn Academy Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of BELTHORN ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Belthorn Road, Belthorn, Blackburn, BB1 2NY
0125455620 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 May 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Blackburn comparisons use the 26 of its 54 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 28 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Blackburn | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Blackburn figures pool parents at the Blackburn schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
73% — 13 points above the Lancashire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 43rd highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 53rd highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 49th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 19th highest of 53 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hoddlesden St Paul's CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shadsworth Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lower Darwen Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shadsworth Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Antony's RC Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Belthorn Academy Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Belthorn Academy Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 May 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Belthorn Academy Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Belthorn Academy Primary School?
95% of the 79 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Belthorn Academy Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Belthorn Academy Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Belthorn Academy Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137512.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.