Lammack Primary School, Blackburn
Lammack Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Blackburn. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2026, ended in a report card: 7 strong standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2013. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 49 schools in Blackburn with published results, and 749th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted report card
- 7 of 7 areas strong or better
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Lammack Primary School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 22 September 2026 inspection grades Lammack Primary School on 7 areas: 7 strong standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Strong standard. "The essential skills that children develop in Reception help them secure detailed knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics as they progress through the school."
Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Thanks to leaders' strategic approach to attendance and inclusion, pupils enjoy coming to school and, consequently, their attendance is high."
Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Over time, leaders have crafted a curriculum that sequences the learning of essential knowledge logically, including the knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics."
Early years - Strong standard. "Leaders use their expert knowledge to craft a highly effective early years curriculum that secures children's essential development."
Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders take a proactive approach to identifying the barriers to learning or wellbeing that some of their pupils face."
Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "The school is undergoing expansion."
Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders place a real emphasis on developing the whole child through a carefully considered and highly responsive personal development and wellbeing programme."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue strengthening their approach to the teaching of writing so that pupils make exceptional progress and achieve as well as they can"; "Leaders should continue to embed strategies around attendance and persistent absence to ensure that pupils attend exceptionally well over time".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Lammack Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 5.15pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Blackburn with Darwen
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Lammack Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 76% in Blackburn with Darwen and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 88% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Lammack Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 87 families put Lammack Primary School as their first choice and 237 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Lammack Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lammack Primary School are St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths); Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 90% maths); and Queen Elizabeth's Primary School (0.9 miles, 63% reading, 54% maths).
Lammack Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary SchoolHoly Souls Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnSt James' Church of England Primary School BlackburnQueen Elizabeth's Primary School
Who goes there
7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 93.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (89%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 34 pupils (6.2%) received SEN support and 10 (1.8%) 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 Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Yew Tree Dr (by), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 166 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Blackburn with Darwen (289).
Suspensions and exclusions
Lammack Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lammack Primary School are Pleckgate High School (0.4 miles), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.9 miles) and Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School (1 mile).
Pleckgate High SchoolQueen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolTauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 month agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Lammack Primary School
For pupils and children, school is a place of joy. When they enter the grounds, they know that staff will greet them with warmth and kindness. Pupils respond with their usual positive manners and politeness. They know that teachers and staff want the best for them. Pupils find comfort in this. They also know that their peers are a source of support. Pupils make an effort to ensure that everybody is kind to one another and included in play at social times. Incidents of unkind behaviour or bullying are rare but, when they do happen, staff deal with them quickly and effectively. In lessons, pupils engage with their learning enthusiastically. As they move through the school, they build a secure knowledge of the concepts they are taught across a broad range of subjects. When pupils find a topic or task challenging, teachers provide the additional help needed so that they still develop the necessary skills. In turn, pupils appreciate the importance of education and are proud to share their new knowledge with others. They particularly value reading and talk eloquently about the texts that they have read. Together, this knowledge helps pupils to attain highly in national assessments from Reception to key stage 2. Pupils' voices have value. They regularly share their views about the school with leaders, bringing meaningful change when possible. Additional roles such as 'play leaders' and 'digital leaders' give pupils purposeful responsibilities. These opportunities help secure pupils' pride and sense of belonging at the school. This is further enhanced when pupils represent the school at public events, such as singing at the cathedral or visiting local places of interest. They enjoy showcasing their newfound talents in sport and the arts thanks to the school's enrichment programme. Pupils find confidence in the unwavering support that their peers, parents and carers and the staff give them. This helps pupils and children to attend regularly and strengthens pupils', parents' and staff's sense of belonging to the school community.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should continue strengthening their approach to the teaching of writing so that pupils make exceptional progress and achieve as well as they can.
- Leaders should continue to embed strategies around attendance and persistent absence to ensure that pupils attend exceptionally well over time.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 22 September 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lammack Primary School is a joyful place where children feel genuinely cared for and supported. Teachers use careful questioning to help pupils understand complex ideas and move through the curriculum with confidence. The school goes beyond academics to develop caring, responsible young people who look after each other and understand their place in the community.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above national averages in phonics, reading, writing and mathematics, with many demonstrating greater depth
- Excellent attendance rates and positive behaviour, with pupils showing maturity, respect and good self-discipline
- Highly effective early years provision that quickly identifies barriers and prepares children very well for learning
- Well-sequenced curriculum that helps pupils understand how previous learning builds on current lessons
- Wide range of enrichment activities including debating, drama, choir, chess, sport and competitions that develop confidence and resilience
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Debating, drama, choir, chess, sport, poetry competitions, talent showcases, leadership opportunities, competitions, visits
Lammack Primary School is a strong school where pupils make notable progress from their starting points and consistently achieve well above national averages in key assessments. Leaders have created a warm, inclusive community where safeguarding is taken seriously and pupils thrive both academically and personally.
At a Glance
7.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 87% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
35.0
KS2
18
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Lammack Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
3 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.
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Your chances of a place at Lammack Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
529 pupils
630 places
101 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
8.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
548
Total Pupils
257
Boys
291
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
21.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,630
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,050
Per pupil
£2951k
Total funding
£68k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
9.9%
Persistent absence
445
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
Questions parents ask about Lammack Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lammack Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lammack Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.
What is Lammack Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lammack Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Lammack Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lammack Primary School 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 Lammack Primary School?
Lammack Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Lammack Primary School?
Classes at Lammack Primary School average 30.4 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Lammack Primary School?
Lammack Primary School has around 548 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lammack Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Lammack Primary School in 2024/25. 9.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lammack Primary School?
Apply through Blackburn with Darwen's coordinated admissions process, naming Lammack Primary School 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 Lammack Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 3 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 Lammack Primary School?
Lammack Primary School is at Lammack Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)