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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
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- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 3UG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils’ progress in reading, writing and mathematics is tracked regularly to ensure that no pupil falls behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum, covering a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all subjects are studied in enough depth to allow pupils to develop their understanding fully.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Almost all pupils make good progress and are attaining at least age-related expectations.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders make regular checks on the progress pupils are making and quickly intervene if a pupil is falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and enthusiastic about their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support programmes meet well the needs of these pupils and as a result, they make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying does not really occur, but if it did, it would be noticed and dealt with swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are extremely safe in school because of the school’s robust systems and processes.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate their children are looked after well.
Parental Involvement: Relationships with parents are good and they support their children’s learning by adding contributions to the 'what I’ve been learning at home box'.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities to learn outdoors are particularly effective.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy using the construction area and the mud kitchen, showing resilience while trying to build dens.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is good across the school and leads to pupils making good gains in most subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make regular checks on the progress pupils are making and quickly intervene if a pupil is falling behind.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always accurately assess pupils' writing to ensure that the most able pupils achieve the standards of which they are capable.
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About Us
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 170 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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Jesus is the centre of our loving family at Our Lady's School.
I'd like to extend a warm welcome to the website for our school.
One of the most significant tasks parents have is selecting the best school for their child. As headteacher, it is a great honour for me to work with our committed staff and governors to oversee such a welcoming school where students are encouraged to develop their abilities to the fullest and become confident, caring, and articulate.
We provide a serene and joyful environment and hold all kids and adults to high standards for decency, respect, diligence, and success.
Children are always prioritised first at Our Lady's; this goal sits at the core of our mission.
Every child should have the chance to experience happiness, worth, and success.
Our team is dedicated to a Christian culture of compassion and child-centeredness and is enthusiastic and highly motivated.
You have such a significant impact on your child's education as parents.
The website will include details about the school, its objectives, curriculum, events, activities, and celebrations of our students' achievements.
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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to the website for our school.
One of the most significant tasks parents have is selecting the best school for their child. As headteacher, it is a great honour for me to work with our committed staff and governors to oversee such a welcoming school where students are encouraged to develop their abilities to the fullest and become confident, caring, and articulate.
We provide a serene and joyful environment and hold all kids and adults to high standards for decency, respect, diligence, and success.
Children are always prioritised first at Our Lady's; this goal sits at the core of our mission.
Every child should have the chance to experience happiness, worth, and success.
Our team is dedicated to a Christian culture of compassion and child-centeredness and is enthusiastic and highly motivated.
You have such a significant impact on your child's education as parents.
The website will include details about the school, its objectives, curriculum, events, activities, and celebrations of our students' achievements.
I hope it will be a helpful resource for you and that it will also give you a sense of the school's daily activities, its mission, and the welcoming environment you can expect to find here.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen
BB2 3UG
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 25.8 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 55% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 104 2 | 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 | 63% 6 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above 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 | 102 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 57% 8 | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 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 | 3.3 | 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 | 101 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 65% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 7.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Local authority ratio 18 : 1