St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn is a primary school in Blackburn for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 34th of 49 primary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2015, report published 10 November 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils feel happy and safe in this school's welcoming environment. Adults and pupils talk often about the family feel at St Paul's. Pupils can speak to trusted adults about any worries they have. They know the school's aspiration 'to love, grow, learn and achieve beyond our dreams'. This inspires them to do their best. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils develop rich vocabulary and confidence, for example, to solve mathematical problems. They enjoy rising to the challenges staff set for them every day. Consequently, pupils achieve well at every stage. Starting in the Reception class, children settle into helpful routines. Older pupils build on this and manage their own behaviour well. They listen attentively to adults and each other. Pupils share and take turns together. They show good manners when moving around school. Pupils take time to open doors and greet visitors. The school offers extensive opportunities beyond the classroom. There is a selection of sporting and creative clubs, which they can join to develop their talents. Pupils take their leadership roles very seriously. They diligently take care of the chickens and the school dog, Pip. Pupils act with initiative as gardeners, active-play leaders and librarians. This helps them develop confidence and support younger children. Many pupils develop new skills and interests.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, the tasks set by teachers do not help pupils to focus on the important knowledge that they should learn and remember. This slows their progress through the curriculum. The school should ensure that lessons support the aims of the curriculum well and help pupils to reach the ambitious goals that the school has for them.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feniscowles Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Meadowhead Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn | 1 mile | 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
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gary Foster
- Phone
- 01254201495
- Address
- Preston Old Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, BB2 5EP
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119649
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.