St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School, Blackburn

In its own words: "The first is a summary statement (more for adults than children) that defines our hopes and aspirations for our children. As a Church school, our aims are built on a foundation of Christian Gospel teaching. The individual attributes and qualities we want to nurture are inclusive of all - whatever faith, belief or ability."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, multi-sports, cross-country, choir, orchestra, ukulele and journalism.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% 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 84% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 122 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School are Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (under 0.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); Roe Lee Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Cedars Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 93% maths); and Lammack Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 91% reading, 96% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School.

11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 53.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (73%), White British (13%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 18 pupils (8.5%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) 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 Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station, about 1070 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Knowles Arms (outside), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 177 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).

St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.