Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, BB2 4JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is a primary school in Blackburn for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 2nd of 49 primary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 December 2024, report published 22 January 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 December 2024

Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. This is driven by the high levels of ambition the school has for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school helps pupils face challenges, build resilience and become self- confident. Pupils embody these qualities through their approach to learning. Many of them, including pupils with SEND, achieve extremely well across the curriculum. The school has incredibly high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Adults are positive role models who inspire pupils to make the right choices. Pupils demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning from the start of their time in Reception. Across the school, behaviour is impeccable and learning is rarely interrupted. Pupils are caring, considerate and show great empathy towards others. The school is active in helping others in the local community. Pupils play a pivotal role in this. For example, pupils visit residents of a local care home and welcome them into school for events such as the school nativity play. This helps pupils to understand friendship and compassion towards others. Pupils thrive through the strong relationships they have with staff. They trust that staff will help them with any concerns or worries. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe in school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths85%

85%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

416 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals10.3%

10.3%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6%

6%, 15.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.5%

17.5%, 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Longshaw Infant School0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard79% met the expected standard
Longshaw Community Junior School0.6 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Meadowhead Junior School0.8 milesOfsted: Good40% met the expected standard
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good23% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Mark Power
Address
Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, BB2 4JJ
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
URN
133987

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.