Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Newton Street, Blackburn, BB1 1NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 17th of 49 primary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 September 2013, report published 10 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Pupils thrive in this welcoming school. Pupils, staff, and parents and carers talked about it as being 'the heart of the community'. Warm relationships are at the centre of this inclusive school. Pupils said that they feel safe and happy. They know that adults care about them. They value the wide range of support that they receive. They trust that there is always an adult available to help them if they are worried. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the school's high expectations of their achievement. Many pupils speak English as an additional language. The school is successful at making sure that this is not a barrier to learning. Pupils are eager and confident learners. Most achieve well in a range of subjects. Pupils behave well. They live out the school values, such as showing respect and kindness, in the way that they play and talk with each other. Examples of this are helping someone who may have fallen over in the playground or talking to peers who might feel lonely. Pupils learn to be valuable and responsible members of the school community. They enjoy the wide range of experiences that staff organise to bring the curriculum alive. These include trips to museums and the theatre and residential trips to London and France.
What the school should improve
- Too many pupils are absent or persistently absent from school. As a result, they miss important learning and do not achieve as well as they could. The school should strengthen strategies to improve pupils' attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
464 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| Audley Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Audley Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Daisyfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Yusra Arshad
- Phone
- 0125454706
- Address
- Newton Street, Blackburn, BB1 1NE
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119355
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.