SchoolScoresMellor St Mary CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Brundhurst Fold, Mellor, Blackburn, BB2 7JT
01254 812581 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 December 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 |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 12th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern 19th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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
20 pupils in this year group.
65% — 5 points above the Lancashire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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.
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 42nd highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 46th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 45th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd 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 Joint 1st lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 41st highest of 53 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lammack Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Balderstone St Leonard's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive School, Blackburn 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 98% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Silas's CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dar Ul Madinah 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen Elizabeth's Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mellor St Mary CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mellor St Mary CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 December 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Mellor St Mary CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mellor St Mary CofE Primary School?
86% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mellor St Mary CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mellor St Mary CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Mellor St Mary CofE Primary School as their first choice for 17 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 17 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 119424.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.