Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
URN: 119355 • Blackburn BB1 1NE
Overview
- Name
- Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119355
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Yusra Arshad (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0125454706
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Newton Street, Blackburn BB1 1NE
Summary
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in Blackburn, serving a mixed-gender population of 459 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education grounded in Christian values, aiming to nurture each child's academic potential and personal development. The mission statement emphasizes the importance of guiding children to make positive choices, fostering their aspirations within a supportive environment.
The school prides itself on being an Outstanding Church School and a Regional Training Centre for Apple Education, offering innovative learning experiences that integrate technology into the curriculum. St Thomas' prioritizes both academic excellence and the development of social and emotional intelligence, preparing students to be active and productive members of society.
Collaboration with parents, the local authority, and the wider community is central to the school's ethos, ensuring a holistic approach to education. The school welcomes visits from parents and encourages engagement through various enrichment opportunities, reinforcing its reputation as a warm and inclusive community-focused institution.
The school prides itself on being an Outstanding Church School and a Regional Training Centre for Apple Education, offering innovative learning experiences that integrate technology into the curriculum. St Thomas' prioritizes both academic excellence and the development of social and emotional intelligence, preparing students to be active and productive members of society.
Collaboration with parents, the local authority, and the wider community is central to the school's ethos, ensuring a holistic approach to education. The school welcomes visits from parents and encourages engagement through various enrichment opportunities, reinforcing its reputation as a warm and inclusive community-focused institution.
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Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 459
- Boys
- 228
- Girls
- 231
- FSM %
- 22.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 459 | 228 | 231 | 420 | 22.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 456 | 225 | 231 | 420 | 20.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 465 | 229 | 236 | 420 | 16.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 465 | 229 | 236 | 420 | 16.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 460 | 228 | 232 | 420 | 14.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 471 | 239 | 232 | 420 | 13.50 |
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