St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn

A not judged voluntary aided school school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn.

Blackburn, BB22RY Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
19 November 2024
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
Hawkins Street
Blackburn, BB22RY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119514
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hawkins Street, Blackburn, BB2 2RY
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
430
Free School Meals
30.4% (131 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
430 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing Together in Christ"

Dignity of the Human Person Family and Community Solidarity & The common good Rights and Responsibilities Option for the poor and vulnerable The dignity of work and participation Stewardship CARITAS Award

Our strong Catholic ethos permeates through life, providing the children with a safe, calm and nurturing environment; it emphasises knowledge and vocabulary as the heart of learning, encourages seeing the world from multiple perspectives, supports resilience and high expectations, promotes healthy lifestyles, and interweaves spiritual, moral, social and cultural experiences while reflecting British Values.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Ann-Marie O’Neill welcomes families to St Peter’s, describes the school as a Catholic community where Gospel values and partnership between staff, parents and governors are central, and expresses a commitment to a welcoming, secure environment with high expectations.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Netball

Curriculum Highlights

R.E. Science History Design Technology P.S.H.E. / R.H.E. English Computing Geography Art Maths P.E. M.F.L. Music EYFS

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