Feniscowles Primary School

URN: 119163 • Blackburn BB2 5EG

Overview

Name
Feniscowles Primary School
URN
119163
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rob Andrew (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01254201054
Website
Visit
Address
Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn BB2 5EG

Summary

Feniscowles Primary School is a community school located in Blackburn with Darwen, accommodating 410 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school promotes a distinctive ethos known as 'The Feniscowles Way', which emphasizes values such as endeavour, integrity, respect, inclusion, and safety. Under the leadership of the headteacher since September 2020, the school aims to foster a supportive environment where all students feel secure and valued.

The curriculum at Feniscowles Primary is designed to engage students actively in their learning. Recent activities include educational trips to London for Year 5 students, where they explored significant landmarks and learned about the legislative process. Additionally, the school encourages extracurricular involvement, as seen in the enthusiasm of Year 6 students participating in dance and leadership activities.

Feniscowles Primary School is committed to building a strong community connection, evident in the support from families and local organisations. The school regularly hosts events and activities that promote physical fitness and well-being, ensuring a holistic approach to education for all its students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.feniscowlesprimary.com.

Key details

LA
Blackburn with Darwen
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
410
Boys
221
Girls
189
FSM %
10.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 410 221 189 420 10.70
2024-09-11 405 222 183 420 11.90
2023-09-11 413 223 190 420 9.70
2022-09-11 413 223 190 420 9.70
2021-09-11 408 208 200 420 8.60
2020-09-11 409 206 203 420 7.10

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