Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Blackburn
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 53% to 73%. Maths has declined from 73% to 63%. Writing has improved from 73% to 80%.
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
20.7
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
173 pupils
210 capacity
37 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Blackburn
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Blackburn
Admissions Demand - Blackburn with Darwen
Places available
2,356
Applications
1,866
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Blackburn with Darwen (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.03007%
Overall absence
24.59893%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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