Intack Primary School, Blackburn

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is very welcoming, we believe children come first, and we are dedicated to child-centred education. Our school motto is 'Proud to Belong' and we try to ensure every child and parent does... Our school is bright and well-equipped. Our teachers are passionate about children achieving their best and fulfilling their potential."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Intack Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% 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 66% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Intack Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Intack Primary School are Shadsworth Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy (0.6 miles, 59% reading, 50% maths); St Antony's RC Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 77% maths); and Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 87% maths).

Intack Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

41.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 68.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (60%) and White British (25%).

In 2026, 59 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 6 (1.6%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Rishton Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Surrey Road (by), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Intack Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Intack Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Intack Primary School are Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (0.8 miles); and The Hyndburn Academy (1.7 miles).