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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
- Primary
- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 3HP
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A well-structured phonics programme and opportunities for pupils to use reading in various subjects contribute to good progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum places an appropriate emphasis on developing basic skills and enriching pupil experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve opportunities for stimulating writing experiences and ensure speaking and listening activities to inspire writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement throughout the school is better in reading and mathematics than in writing.
Support for Falling Behind: A broad range of timely, well-targeted, and closely-monitored interventions are provided by skilled staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, considerate, and there are good relationships between pupils and adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make consistently good or better progress with support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents are rare, and pupils have a good awareness of the different types of bullying and how to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The behaviour and safety of pupils are good, contributing effectively to learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are highly appreciative of the school鈥檚 work and the progress their children make.
Parental Involvement: Well-established systems ensure that parents and carers are well-informed and involved in supporting their children鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched by a range of stimulating experiences and well-attended, out-of-school activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Stimulating activities are provided, both indoors and outdoors, especially in Early Years.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic, have good subject knowledge, and use praise and encouragement well.
Impact on Student Progress: A consistent focus on improving the quality of teaching has led to the narrowing of gaps in achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Individual pupil tracking systems are used effectively to identify those in need of additional support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some lessons, the pace of teaching is not matched so well to pupils鈥� needs.
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About Us
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd want to take this chance to welcome you to St. Mary and St. Joseph's. This is a happy, vibrant school with a wonderful energy to it and I truly believe that in order for a school to be successful it must be a motivating, happy and safe place to be. Relationships and attitudes are excellent, and there is a culture in which learning alongside others is rewarding for everyone. We take pride in encouraging a family environment where we know our kids as unique people and can provide them a sense of security and stability that gives them the confidence and strong self-esteem they need to reach their potential. We insist that our staff, governors, parents and pupils understand the need to work together; the need to celebrate success; to embrace change in order to be the best that we can be. Our relationships are based firmly upon strong Catholic values where we put God into the centre of everything we do and we truly live by our motto of 'Being different, belonging together in the family of God'. As a school we firmly believe in developing the whole child academically, socially and spiritually and together with families, the Parish and the local community we strive for excellence. I consider myself fortunate to be the head teacher of a genuinely exceptional school, and I hope you enjoy learning more about our school through our website.
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen
BB2 3HP
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 25.8 | 26.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.41% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 19 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.42% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% 26 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.31% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.87% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Local authority ratio 18 : 1