Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Manor Road, Blackburn, BB2 6LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Blackburn for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 5th of 49 primary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 9 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- 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 13 September 2023
Pupils know that their school is a very special place. Each day is filled with magical learning opportunities. Classrooms sparkle with books, resources and images that fire pupils' imagination. Pupils play happily outdoors in beautiful grounds that have far-reaching views of the world around them. The quality of education that pupils receive is simply exceptional. Pupils experience nothing but the best from early years to Year 6. The school's expectations of what pupils can achieve are extremely high. Pupils strive successfully to meet these expectations each day. Children in the Reception class know that they must listen carefully. Older pupils work hard and stay focused in their lessons. Pupils of all ages, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve the best possible outcomes. Around the school, indoors and outdoors, pupils' behaviour is impeccable. They follow the school rules conscientiously. For example, everyone has to walk to the left on the stairs so that there is enough room for people to pass safely. Older pupils are excellent role models for younger ones. The school quickly spots and addresses any behaviour that might lead to bullying. The school provides an impressively wide range of activities for pupils' personal development. For example, pupils can join clubs for sports, drama or cookery. They can participate in caring for the hens and guinea fowl, who greet pupils noisily each day. Pupils can even train as beekeepers and run the school's small business selling jars of honey. These experiences help to foster pupils' talents and interests for future life.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
463 pupils on roll, with places for 498
Schools near Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Silas's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Dar Ul Madinah | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| The Olive School, Blackburn | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 98% met the expected standard |
| Griffin Park Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WENSLEY FOLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Amanda Whittingham
- Phone
- 01254667449
- Address
- Manor Road, Blackburn, BB2 6LX
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 139514
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.