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Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
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Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
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- Blackburn with Darwen BB1 1NE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Extensive range of learning experiences, including visits and extracurricular activities.
Foundational Skills: Reading has a high profile, but some pupils do not read enough at home.
Areas Needing Improvement: Continue to work with parents to encourage children's enjoyment in reading beyond school.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan activities to meet needs of all pupils; provide opportunities to share best practices.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to learn, show deep respect, and have high attendance levels.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading has risen but was below national average; improvements noted in current cohorts.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provides exceptional care and support for pupils and their families.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, detailed, and of high quality.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High profile promotion of safeguarding, with regular up-to-date training for staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate personal time staff freely give for workshops and support.
Parental Involvement: Engagement with parents to enhance reading at home; strong relationships with the community.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers swimming, ukulele, gardening, and computer clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Organizes residential trips and outdoor-education centre visits.
Teacher Engagement: Opportunities for peer observations and shared best practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Good progress from pupils due to skilled leadership and teaching quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular lesson observations, work scrutinies, and assessment moderation.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to encourage more home reading among pupils.
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About Us
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 456 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 31 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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We will be a school which is both caring and nurturing, where everyone feels confident and valued and has the opportunity to experience God's loving care. We will have a learning environment where children are encouraged to be respectful, responsible and independent and are given the necessary skills to succeed in life. Everyone will be urged to "go the additional mile" and only submit their best work.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 31.2 | 25.8 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 52% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 107 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 60% 15 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 108 6 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 7 | 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 | 75% 22 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 102 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 53% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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
31 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
