SchoolScoresSt Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Hawkins Street, Blackburn, BB2 2RY
01254 691745 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 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 24th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 24th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 20th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 5% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Blackburn. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). 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
59 pupils in this year group.
56% — 7 points below the Blackburn with Darwen average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 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 Blackburn with Darwen. 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 37 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 79 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 Roman Catholic 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 | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.4% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 41st highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 39th highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 46.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 47th lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 13.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 48th lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.6 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.48% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 42nd highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 42nd highest of 54 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 53 state primary schools in Blackburn. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 11.4%* | 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 Aidan's Primary School - A CofE Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 23% met expected standard (KS2)
- Griffin Park Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
- Meadowhead Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke and St Philips CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Barnabas and St Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Livesey Saint Francis' CofE School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longshaw Community Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Silas's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn?
73% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn as their first choice for 43 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 37 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 119514.
- 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.