Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Blackburn
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Blackburn. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 40th-highest of the 49 schools in Blackburn with published results, and 11,035th of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Blackburn with Darwen (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn in detail
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Together we are united in God's love in our common home. We are welcoming and respectful through faith hope and charity. We embrace challenges to strive for excellence. "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord..."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn reached the expected standard in reading and 63% 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 53% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn are St Silas's CofE Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 67% maths); Queen Elizabeth's Primary School (0.3 miles, 63% reading, 54% maths); Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 93% maths); and The Olive School, Blackburn (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 98% reading, 99% maths).
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Silas's CofE Primary SchoolQueen Elizabeth's Primary SchoolWensley Fold CofE Primary AcademyThe Olive School, Blackburn
Who goes there
52.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (80%), Mixed (8%) and other ethnic groups (7%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blackburn Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dukes Court (by), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.3 miles), Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School (0.4 miles), St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (0.8 miles) and Witton Park Academy (0.8 miles).
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolTauheedul Islam Girls' High SchoolSt Wilfrid's Church of England AcademyWitton Park Academy
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely caring school where every child matters and is known well by staff. Pupils are happy, well-behaved and eager to learn, with excellent support for those who need it most. The school creates a welcoming community where children from all backgrounds, including those new to the UK, settle quickly and thrive.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusion and support for disadvantaged pupils and those learning English as an additional language
- Excellent pupil behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school
- Well-organized curriculum with clear focus on reading, phonics and communication
- Effective tracking and action to improve attendance
- Caring, welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and happy
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching of grammar, spelling and handwriting sometimes lacks sufficient practice before moving to new content
- Governors' understanding of curriculum priorities needs further development to strengthen their effectiveness
- Pupils would benefit from deeper understanding of British values and their place in British life
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips to local history and science locations, university visits, prefect and school councillor roles, chaplain responsibilities, charitable fundraising
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive primary school where pupils feel safe and supported. Leaders create a caring culture that prioritizes each child's unique needs, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those learning English as an additional language.
At a Glance
26.0%
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 improved from 53% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 73% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Newsletter 02/10/2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 25/09/2026
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter 18/09/2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11/09/2026
11 Sep 2026
Newsletter 04/09/2026
4 Sep 2026
Newsletter 10/07/2026
10 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn.
- Grade Booster Tuition CentreAt the school · Not yet graded
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, with their latest published grades:
- Dar Ul Madinah Uk Ltd - Day nursery, 0.1 milesOfsted, 19 September 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Palm Tree Community Nursery - Day nursery, 0.2 milesOfsted, 23 February 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Willow Tree Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted report card, 22 January 2026: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 11 September 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Tudor House Day Nursery @ Preston New Rd - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted report card, 14 January 2026: Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas; safeguarding standards met
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is in Blackburn with Darwen; for families living there:
Apply to Blackburn with Darwen for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 29
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 26 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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 are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Will you get a place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
For 2026 entry it had 10 first choices for 17 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
178 pupils
210 places
32 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
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: Every first choice offered
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Blackburn North Primary planning area (Blackburn with Darwen) will have 477 spare primary places in 2027/28. In the year groups that are short, it estimates 20 additional places needed.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(14)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
16.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
173
Total Pupils
84
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,061
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,990
Per pupil
£1186k
Total funding
£71k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
24.6%
Persistent absence
187
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
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Questions parents ask about Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
What are SATs results like at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Of the pupils at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, was a report card with no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2022, it was rated Good.
Is it hard to get a place at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Classes at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn has around 173 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
6% of sessions were missed at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn in 2024/25. 24.6% of pupils were persistently absent.
Does Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Grade Booster Tuition Centre (registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 26 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is at Lynwood Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6HQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)