Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School

URN: 119417 • Blackburn BB6 8AB

Overview

Name
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
URN
119417
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
74.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dawn Lindley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01254247156
Website
Visit
Address
Whalley Road, Blackburn BB6 8AB

Summary

Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Blackburn, Lancashire. Established in 1873, the school is deeply rooted in Christian principles and maintains strong ties with the parish of St Leonard's. The school caters to a mixed-gender population of 306 pupils, with a capacity for 315, and offers a nurturing environment that celebrates diversity and personalizes learning to meet individual needs.

The school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to inspire a love of learning and equip children with essential knowledge and skills for their educational journey. Early Years provision is available for nursery children, known as 'Little Lennies,' with up to 45 places in the Reception class each September. The dedicated staff focus on creating a caring and inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically and personally.

Situated in beautiful surroundings, the school also offers various extracurricular opportunities, including sports and music, encouraging children to explore and develop their talents. Parents are invited to visit the school to experience its welcoming community firsthand.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
306
Boys
145
Girls
161
FSM %
4.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2012-02-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 306 145 161 315 4.60
2024-09-11 300 145 155 315 6.00
2023-09-11 283 141 142 315 4.20
2022-09-11 283 141 142 315 4.20
2021-09-11 293 146 147 315 6.10
2020-09-11 297 146 151 315 3.70

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