Blackburn Primary School
URN: 106834 • Rotherham S61 2BU
Overview
- Name
- Blackburn Primary School
- URN
- 106834
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Barr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01709740412
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Baring Road, Rotherham S61 2BU
Summary
Blackburn Primary School is a community school located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 178 pupils and a capacity of 235. The school prides itself on fostering a caring and welcoming environment, aiming to inspire excellence and nurture well-rounded children who contribute positively to society. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of both academic achievement and personal development.
The curriculum at Blackburn Primary is designed by subject specialists to ensure that students are well-prepared for the next stages of their education. It encompasses a broad range of subjects, including Physical Education, Science, Mathematics, and Modern Foreign Languages. The school also offers a wrap-around care service for families, available from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm, providing additional support for working parents.
With a focus on inclusion and community engagement, Blackburn Primary School actively promotes values of respect and responsibility. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication through various channels, including an online portal and regular newsletters. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Blackburn Primary is designed by subject specialists to ensure that students are well-prepared for the next stages of their education. It encompasses a broad range of subjects, including Physical Education, Science, Mathematics, and Modern Foreign Languages. The school also offers a wrap-around care service for families, available from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm, providing additional support for working parents.
With a focus on inclusion and community engagement, Blackburn Primary School actively promotes values of respect and responsibility. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication through various channels, including an online portal and regular newsletters. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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- Responsibilities (governance)
- Inclusion (sen)
- School Calendar >> (calendar)
- Diary of Events (calendar)
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- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Thorpe Hesley Primary School (81.6)
- Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School (79.0)
- Thorpe Hesley Primary School (76.6)
- Sitwell Infant School (72.7)
- Flanderwell Primary School (71.2)
Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 235
- Pupils
- 178
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 64
- FSM %
- 24.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 178 | 114 | 64 | 235 | 24.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 194 | 124 | 70 | 235 | 23.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 232 | 145 | 87 | 235 | 20.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 232 | 145 | 87 | 235 | 20.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 252 | 152 | 100 | 364 | 14.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 269 | 155 | 114 | 364 | 12.90 |
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