St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 119499 • Blackburn BB2 1SN

Overview

Name
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
119499
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
70.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Debbie Withey (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01254698413
Website
Visit
Address
Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn BB2 1SN

Summary

St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Blackburn, serves a mixed-gender population of 421 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by Christian values that resonate with all faiths. The school's vision encourages students to work diligently, inspired by the ethos of Colossians 3:23.

The curriculum at St Barnabas and St Paul's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on developing knowledge and skills through daily attendance and engagement. The school promotes the importance of regular attendance, encouraging students to become "attendance heroes." Parents can find detailed information about the curriculum, safeguarding policies, and school events on the school's website.

The school community is actively involved in creating a welcoming atmosphere, with open sessions available for prospective parents to visit and experience school life firsthand. Headteacher Mrs D Withey invites families to explore the school and meet staff members, reinforcing the school's commitment to transparency and community engagement.

Key details

LA
Blackburn with Darwen
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
421
Boys
215
Girls
206
FSM %
30.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 421 215 206 420 30.60
2024-09-11 418 207 211 420 29.90
2023-09-11 420 213 207 420 33.10
2022-09-11 420 213 207 420 33.10
2021-09-11 420 210 210 420 30.20
2020-09-11 419 214 205 420 26.30

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