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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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