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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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