Daisyfield Primary School
Clinton Street, Blackburn, BB1 5LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Daisyfield 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 7th of 49 primary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2023, report published 21 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2023
Pupils, and children in the early years, thrive at Daisyfield Primary School. They are happy and enjoy attending school. Pupils like spending time with their friends and are enthusiastic about learning. For many of these pupils, English is not their main language. They quickly feel part of this lively school community. Positive relationships between staff and pupils and among pupils are evident throughout the school. The school's motto of 'dream, believe, achieve' is embodied in the high expectations that it has for the academic knowledge and social skills that pupils will develop. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, achieve well. This is reflected in how effectively they are prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave consistently well. In lessons, pupils listen carefully to teachers' instructions and enjoy contributing to learning activities. The school prioritises pupils' oracy skills. Pupils learn to listen respectfully to the opinions of others and develop the confidence to contribute to class and group discussions. The school offers a thoughtful choice of extra-curricular activities and wider enrichment experiences. For example, pupils spoke with relish about trips to local places of interest and about clubs, such as drama, gymnastics and coding.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, changes to curriculums are relatively new. This means that there is some inconsistency in the way that some teachers deliver these curriculums while they adjust to new curriculum content and expectations. Leaders should support teachers to deliver these curriculums consistently well so that the recent gains in pupils' learning and retention of knowledge are sustained and built on in the long term.
- Some aspects of the school's personal development programme, including pupils' spiritual and cultural development, are less effective than others. This means that some pupils have a limited awareness of how people may be different to them in ways other than faith and culture. The school should ensure that pupils are fully prepared for the complexities of life growing up in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
292 pupils on roll, with places for 316
Schools near Daisyfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Brookhouse Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Banks
- Phone
- 0125452108
- Address
- Clinton Street, Blackburn, BB1 5LB
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119123
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.