SchoolScoresKnuzden St Oswald's CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
Mount St James, Stanhill Road, Knuzden, Blackburn, BB1 2DR
01254 667222 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 20 January 2026 , published 12 March 2026.
In short: 3 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Blackburn comparisons use the 3 of its 54 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 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 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 71% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 86% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 79% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 78% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 56% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 90% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
36% — 24 points below the Lancashire average, and 26 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 36% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 55% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 27 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.6
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.9% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 20th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 36th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 40th lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 37th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 27th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 26th highest of 53 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 46% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 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
- Shadsworth Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Intack Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Antony's RC Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shadsworth Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackburn St Thomas' CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Audley Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Audley Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Primary Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 20 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 expected, 4 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Primary Academy?
93% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 17 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 11 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 149624.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.