Longshaw Community Junior School
URN: 119119 • Blackburn BB2 3NX
Overview
- Name
- Longshaw Community Junior School
- URN
- 119119
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Berry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254296450
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Lee Road, Blackburn BB2 3NX
Summary
Longshaw Community Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Blackburn, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. With a total capacity of 360 pupils, the school currently serves a diverse student body, with approximately 58.90% of students eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school’s commitment to inclusivity and support for all families in the community.
The school’s ethos is built on strong values, including respect, responsibility, and resilience. Longshaw Community Junior School aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to engage students and foster a love of learning, with a focus on developing critical thinking and creativity.
Parents can find essential information about the school, including admission arrangements and details about the governing body, on the school’s website. Longshaw Community Junior School is dedicated to working closely with families and the wider community to ensure the best outcomes for its pupils.
The school’s ethos is built on strong values, including respect, responsibility, and resilience. Longshaw Community Junior School aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to engage students and foster a love of learning, with a focus on developing critical thinking and creativity.
Parents can find essential information about the school, including admission arrangements and details about the governing body, on the school’s website. Longshaw Community Junior School is dedicated to working closely with families and the wider community to ensure the best outcomes for its pupils.
Useful links
- Discretionary Leave of Absence (sen)
- Reporting Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Friday 10th October 2025 (download)
- Friday 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Food Policy (other)
- Food Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Remote Education Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 360
- Boys
- 174
- Girls
- 186
- FSM %
- 58.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 360 | 174 | 186 | 360 | 58.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 355 | 174 | 181 | 360 | 56.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 328 | 158 | 170 | 360 | 54.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 328 | 158 | 170 | 360 | 54.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 343 | 163 | 180 | 360 | 45.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 340 | 164 | 176 | 360 | 39.40 |
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