Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, BB2 5NXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is a primary school in Blackburn for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 33rd of 49 primary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 18 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
Pupils live out leaders' vision through their everyday actions. For example, they strive to love people and to love learning. They do this by engaging well in lessons and by caring for one another. Pupils are happy at this school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy carrying out the many leadership roles on offer. They are proud to be voted to these roles by their peers. Pupils play an important part in the life of the school by helping to make important decisions with leaders. Pupils also develop a keen sense of the values of law, respect and democracy. Pupils know and follow the school rules well. They meet the high expectations that leaders set for their behaviour. Pupils' conduct helps to create a calm and orderly learning environment. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying quickly. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. Pupils have high aspirations for themselves. They make meaningful connections in their learning. Pupils achieve well and build secure knowledge over time. They are well prepared for the next stages of their education. Pupils love their playtimes. They enjoy the new outdoor play programme which encourages pupils of all ages to play together. Pupils enjoy time in the vegetable patch, mud kitchen and large sand pit. This helps to develop wider skills of cooperation, team building and risk management. Overall, leaders' approach to pupils' wider personal development is first class.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, some staff do not have secure enough subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum consistently well. This hinders how well some pupils learn because it prevents them from making secure connections between different topics and concepts. Leaders should ensure that staff have the subject knowledge that they need to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
173 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Feniscowles Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Meadowhead Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% 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
- Mrs Catherine Foster
- Phone
- 01254201419
- Address
- Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, BB2 5NX
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119423
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.