Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary, Blackburn
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Blackburn. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 49 schools in Blackburn with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Blackburn with Darwen (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary in detail
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "As a unique part of God's, diverse family, we will live out our Redeemer values, nurturing all to become the best they can be. Together, we will help each child learn that, through believing, loving, caring, sharing everyone will grow in the Light of Christ."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 76% in Blackburn with Darwen and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
For September 2026 entry, 60 families put Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary as their first choice and 149 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary are Longshaw Infant School (0.4 miles, Good); Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (0.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 89% maths); Longshaw Community Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 78% maths); and Meadowhead Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 60% reading, 57% maths).
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Longshaw Infant SchoolOur Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnLongshaw Community Junior SchoolMeadowhead Junior School
What parents say
109 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 59% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (59%).
Who goes there
10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Asian (9%).
In 2026, 73 pupils (17.5%) received SEN support and 10 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mill Hill (Lancs) Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Branch Road (by), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary are Darwen Vale High School (1.1 miles); and St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn (1.1 miles).
Darwen Vale High SchoolSt Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates an environment where every child, including those with additional needs, can thrive and succeed. Staff are positive role models who inspire pupils to make good choices, and children quickly develop confidence, resilience and caring attitudes towards others. The school also works closely with families, offering workshops and resources to support learning at home.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious, well-designed curriculum that enables all pupils including those with SEND to achieve extremely well
- Expert teaching with specialist staff who promptly identify and address gaps in knowledge
- Excellent phonics teaching with pupils becoming fluent readers by end of Year 2
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes to learning from Reception onwards
- Strong community links where pupils visit local care homes and show compassion to others
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Archery, creative writing, baking, democracy week activities, care home visits, school nativity play
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is an exceptional school where pupils flourish through high ambition, strong relationships with staff, and an outstanding curriculum. All key areas - quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and early years provision - are rated outstanding.
At a Glance
10.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
109 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 15 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Blackburn with Darwen is 24 (the median across 89 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Blackburn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blackburn
Across Blackburn with Darwen council
Places available
2,256
Applications
1,926
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
97.9%
All primary applications across Blackburn with Darwen council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
73
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
416
Total Pupils
216
Boys
200
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,242
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,981
Per pupil
£2256k
Total funding
£56k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
6.1%
Persistent absence
362
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Questions parents ask about Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
What are SATs results like at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Of the pupils at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary's Ofsted rating?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
No fixed boundary. When Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is oversubscribed, Blackburn with Darwen allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Classes at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary average 29.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary has around 416 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary in 2024/25. 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Apply through Blackburn with Darwen's coordinated admissions process, naming Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 15 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Blackburn with Darwen is 24 (the median across 89 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is at Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)