Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 119415 • Blackburn BB2 7LL

Overview

Name
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
119415
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Victoria Gow (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01254769150
Website
Visit
Address
Commons Lane, Blackburn BB2 7LL

Summary

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Blackburn, Lancashire, serves a mixed-gender population of 103 pupils, with a capacity for 105. The school is committed to treating each child as an individual, fostering a supportive and caring environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. The school prides itself on its family-like atmosphere, where staff and children work collaboratively.

The curriculum at Balderstone is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on personal development and community values. The school actively promotes inclusivity and offers various resources to support students' learning needs. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and open days are available throughout the year for prospective families to visit and learn more about the school's ethos and offerings.

For admissions, Balderstone follows specific criteria, including considerations of faith, and provides clear guidance on the appeals process for parents seeking a place for their child. For further information, parents can contact the School Business Manager or explore the school's website.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
103
Boys
46
Girls
57
FSM %
7.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 103 46 57 105 7.10
2024-09-11 98 37 61 105 5.50
2023-09-11 111 49 62 105 5.70
2022-09-11 111 49 62 105 5.70
2021-09-11 114 50 64 105 3.70
2020-09-11 118 53 65 105 4.60

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