St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
URN: 119356 • Blackburn BB1 6LE
Overview
- Name
- St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
- URN
- 119356
- 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
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Murphy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254665190
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Swallow Drive, Blackburn BB1 6LE
Summary
St Michael with St John Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in Blackburn, serving a mixed-gender population of 282 pupils, with a capacity for 315. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment guided by Christian values, aiming to inspire and raise aspirations among its students. The recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as 'good', highlighting the high expectations set by leaders and staff, as well as the positive behaviour of pupils.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Nurture, Inspire, Achieve," which reflects its dedication to supporting children academically and socially. Core values such as love, peace, friendship, forgiveness, respect, and service are integral to the school's culture, promoting a caring and inclusive community for all students, regardless of their faith background.
St Michael with St John actively collaborates with parents, the local community, and the Diocese to enhance the educational experience. The school encourages strong home-school partnerships to support children's learning and development, ensuring they are well-prepared to face life's challenges.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Nurture, Inspire, Achieve," which reflects its dedication to supporting children academically and socially. Core values such as love, peace, friendship, forgiveness, respect, and service are integral to the school's culture, promoting a caring and inclusive community for all students, regardless of their faith background.
St Michael with St John actively collaborates with parents, the local community, and the Diocese to enhance the educational experience. The school encourages strong home-school partnerships to support children's learning and development, ensuring they are well-prepared to face life's challenges.
Useful links
- Governors' Attendance at Meetings 2024/25 (governance)
- Governors' Attendance at Meetings 2025/26 (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Exemplar Oracy Presentations (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Stem Sentences (sen)
- Special Days and Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 282
- Boys
- 139
- Girls
- 143
- FSM %
- 24.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 282 | 139 | 143 | 315 | 24.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 287 | 141 | 146 | 315 | 27.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 312 | 144 | 168 | 315 | 22.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 312 | 144 | 168 | 354 | 22.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 322 | 150 | 172 | 354 | 19.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 348 | 167 | 181 | 480 | 18.90 |
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