St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 8QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 12th of 49 primary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2024, report published 9 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 April 2024
Pupils are proud to attend this happy and harmonious school. They enjoy their learning and spending time with friends. Pupils value opportunities to participate in clubs that extend their talents and interests. This includes producing the school newspaper, as well as an assortment of music and sports clubs. Pupils swiftly develop warm and trusting relationships with staff. They behave well, treating one another with kindness and respect. In the Reception class, children quickly adapt to the routines and expectations of school. They share, take turns and learn how to be a 'fantastic friend' to their peers. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive in the calm and welcoming atmosphere. The school fosters an ambitious yet supportive environment that is aspirational for the achievement of all. As a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils are active contributors to the school community. For example, in their roles as school councillors, pupils have a voice in how the school is run. Year 6 'gardeners' take responsibility for a 'seedling' from the Reception class, acting as a positive role model and mentor. This helps children in the early years to quickly feel part of wider school life.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school does not provide enough support to help pupils to remember their learning over time. This means that some pupils find it difficult to connect new learning to what they have learned before. The school should ensure that pupils are well supported to recall and develop their knowledge, so that they can build up a broad understanding of these subjects.
- Some pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should. This means that they miss out on valuable opportunities for learning and play. The school should ensure that it works with parents and carers to identify and address any issues that cause pupils to be absent unnecessarily.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Cedars Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Lammack Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Belinda Haigh
- Phone
- 01254249462
- Address
- Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 8QN
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119501
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.