Longshaw Infant School

A good community school school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Longshaw Infant School.

Blackburn, BB23NF Ofsted: Good Age 4-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

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KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 September 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crosby Road
Blackburn, BB23NF
Phone
1254260534
Website
longshawinfants.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119125
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Crosby Road, Blackburn, BB2 3NF
Website
www.longshawinfants.co.uk
Age range
4-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
237
Free School Meals
46.0% (109 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
59
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
237 pupils
4-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning • Caring • Inspiring • Succeeding"

Learning Caring Inspiring Succeeding

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Executive Headteacher Gillian Crompton welcoming families and describing federation of Longshaw Community Infant School and Longshaw Nursery School, and inviting round visits and active home–school partnership.

Facilities

Longshaw Nursery School located on the grounds of Longshaw Infant School

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics is taught daily in Reception and Key Stage 1; follows Red Rose Letters and Sounds. Curriculum is built around 6 Cs: Caring, Creativity, Collaboration, Character, Communication and Citizenship. Knowledge Trees (Knowledge Hands) outline the key pieces of knowledge to be learned in each year group with progression. Learning is built around meaningful and purposeful projects that link subject learning to real-life situations. Learning opportunities link to the children's interests and local area to inspire aspirations.

Admissions Criteria

The Pupil Admissions Number is 90. As a Local Authority Community School, admissions are handled by the Local Authority. For help with applications, contact the school office or the Pupil Support and Admissions Team, 10 Duke Street, Blackburn BB2 1DH. Tel: 01254 666613.

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