Blackburn Primary School
Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham, S61 2BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blackburn Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 41st of 68 primary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2017, report published 12 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. They understand the school rules and meet the high expectations that adults have for them. On the playground, pupils are kind to one another. Bullying is rare. If pupils have any worries, including about bullying, they know that staff will help them. This helps pupils to feel safe. Leaders have ensured that pupils study an ambitious curriculum. Teachers make learning purposeful for pupils. Pupils work hard in lessons. They show resilience when work is challenging. Pupils gain the knowledge they need and are well prepared for their next steps. Leaders provide pupils with opportunities to develop their talents and interests. They can take part in after-school clubs, such as art, music and eco-club. Pupils participate in inter- house sports competitions, such as orienteering. They can represent their school in tournaments with local schools. Pupils learn to be responsible citizens. For example, house captains lead games at lunchtimes for younger children and share books with different classes to inspire them to read. Eco-councillors make sure that the school grounds are free from litter and recycle paper to reduce the school's impact on the environment.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not revisit content about different people in modern Britain frequently enough. As a result, they do not develop a deep understanding of some protected characteristics, such as race and religion. Leaders should ensure that pupils have frequent opportunities to learn about people who are different to themselves to better prepare them for life in modern Britain.
- Teachers are not provided with sufficiently clear strategies on how to support some pupils with SEMH needs. As a result, some pupils struggle to fully engage in lessons. Leaders should ensure that teachers are better prepared to support pupils with complex SEMH needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
143 pupils on roll, with places for 235
Schools near Blackburn Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigantia Hill Fort Academy | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Meadow View Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Hatfield Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Kimberworth Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Barr
- Phone
- 01709740412
- Address
- Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham, S61 2BU
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 106834
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.