State School
#34 in Best Primary Schools in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Work here? Update your school profile
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
- Primary
- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 4JJ
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: High standards in English and mathematics with a strong emphasis on reading skills
Success of the Curriculum: Promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development exceptionally well
Areas Needing Improvement: Further improvement needed in raising attendance
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading and mathematics is well-above average by the end of Year 6
Support for Falling Behind: Individual and small group tuition improves literacy and numeracy skills
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary
Support for SEND Pupils: Very effective support meets specific needs of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff model professional standards and show high levels of respect and courtesy for pupils
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely supportive and appreciative of the school's care for their children
Parental Involvement: Strengthened links with parents have been successful in improving attendance
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of well-attended extra-curricular activities and visits enriches the curriculum
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and high expectations
Impact on Student Progress: Much of the teaching is outstanding, ensuring rapid pupil progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Outstanding procedures for checking teaching quality
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 417 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 83% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
I hope you enjoy looking through our website and learn more about The Redeemer School.
Our website is jam-packed with helpful information and frequently updated with news about what is occurring at and around our exceptional school. We are extremely proud of our students, their achievements, and our wonderful school.
Children are encouraged to strive to do their best in all areas of their learning and development at The Redeemer because we want to give them a distinctively Christian, nurturing, engaging, and safe environment.
As a school, we put a lot of effort into fostering a vibrant, interesting, and purposeful learning environment.
Since we are a church school, the Christian faith guides everything we do and permeates every element of school life.
This is succinctly stated in our vision statement, "Believing, Loving, Caring, and Sharing," which was created by the staff and children.
At The Redeemer, we strongly promote parental involvement in their kids' education.
We sincerely think that for the welfare of the kids, home and school need to collaborate.
As a school community, we can make sure that kids are successful and happy at school.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
If you have any questions or would like print copies of any of the materials on the website, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to show you around our cheerful school and answer any queries you may have.
Read more
Our website is jam-packed with helpful information and frequently updated with news about what is occurring at and around our exceptional school. We are extremely proud of our students, their achievements, and our wonderful school.
Children are encouraged to strive to do their best in all areas of their learning and development at The Redeemer because we want to give them a distinctively Christian, nurturing, engaging, and safe environment.
As a school, we put a lot of effort into fostering a vibrant, interesting, and purposeful learning environment.
Since we are a church school, the Christian faith guides everything we do and permeates every element of school life.
This is succinctly stated in our vision statement, "Believing, Loving, Caring, and Sharing," which was created by the staff and children.
At The Redeemer, we strongly promote parental involvement in their kids' education.
We sincerely think that for the welfare of the kids, home and school need to collaborate.
As a school community, we can make sure that kids are successful and happy at school.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
If you have any questions or would like print copies of any of the materials on the website, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to show you around our cheerful school and answer any queries you may have.
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
B-
|
A
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 110 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 83% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.4 | 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 | 109 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 85% 10 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 5 | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | 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 | 110 3 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 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 | 95% | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 107 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 95% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Best Schools 2025
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Rankings
Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Local authority ratio 18 : 1