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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Discretionary Leave of Absence (sen)
- Reporting Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) (sen)
- 10/10/2025 Newsletter (download)
- 03/10/2025 Newsletter (download)
- EYFS Policy (other)
- Phonics Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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