Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School.

Blackburn, BB11NE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
18 September 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newton Street
Blackburn, BB11NE
Phone
125454706
Website
stthomasblackburn.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119355
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Newton Street, Blackburn, BB1 1NE
Website
www.stthomasblackburn.org.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Blackburn
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
456
Free School Meals
22.3% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 105.0
2023 103.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
456 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn, Enjoy and Achieve"

As a voluntary controlled Church of England school, RE is taught through the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education RE Syllabus; the curriculum provides a balance of theology, philosophy and human sciences; we explore big questions about life to understand what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live; we help children develop knowledge and understanding of Christianity and the other principal religions represented in Great Britain.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Miss Arshad, highlighting the school’s commitment to academic excellence, Christian values and inviting parents to visit to see the inclusive, caring environment.

Facilities

On-site woodland outdoor learning space (Willows Woods) with pathways, outdoor classroom and a firepit Pathways into school and from the field; bespoke hand-carved wooden statues from The Wind in the Willows along Willows Woods Apple Regional Training Centre (Apple RTC) for Apple Technology

Curriculum Highlights

Mathematics: Curriculum Intent Statement Mathematics: Calculations Policy and Progression Mathematics: Mental Calculations Policy (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division) and Progression Mathematics: Vocabulary Progression Religious Education: Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education Syllabus (RE) and Christian/British values PSHE/Health Education: Health Education Progression and Relationships Education Progression Broad curriculum across English, Science, Geography, Computing, French, History, Art, Music, Design Technology and Physical Education

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2025 and 2024; Local Offer; named SENCo (Mrs Lorna Douglas); Asthma Friendly School Accreditation; policies on safeguarding and supporting pupils with medical conditions.

Admissions Criteria

Online applications via Blackburn with Darwen admissions; contact details: 01254 666605 or [email protected]; Nursery place does not automatically confer a Reception place; Admissions deadlines: Secondary 31 October 2024; Reception 15 January 2025; Nursery 19 January 2025.

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