St Antony's RC Primary School
URN: 119516 • Blackburn BB1 2HP
Overview
- Name
- St Antony's RC Primary School
- URN
- 119516
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Heather McGowan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0125454686
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shadsworth Road, Blackburn BB1 2HP
Summary
St Antony's RC Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Blackburn, serving a mixed-gender population of 221 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is part of the Roman Catholic community of the Holy Family, where its mission is to foster a nurturing environment grounded in faith, education, and community values. The headteacher, Mrs. Heather McGowan, emphasizes the importance of each child's unique potential and the school's commitment to raising standards and aspirations.
The curriculum at St Antony's is designed to promote both academic achievement and personal development, encouraging pupils to discover and utilize their God-given talents. The school prides itself on a supportive atmosphere, where pupils feel safe and valued, as highlighted by the positive experiences shared by current students regarding their teachers and school meals.
Parents considering St Antony's for their children can find detailed admission information on the school’s website. The school encourages visits for prospective families to experience the welcoming community and the ethos of care and respect that defines St Antony's.
The curriculum at St Antony's is designed to promote both academic achievement and personal development, encouraging pupils to discover and utilize their God-given talents. The school prides itself on a supportive atmosphere, where pupils feel safe and valued, as highlighted by the positive experiences shared by current students regarding their teachers and school meals.
Parents considering St Antony's for their children can find detailed admission information on the school’s website. The school encourages visits for prospective families to experience the welcoming community and the ethos of care and respect that defines St Antony's.
Useful links
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Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 221
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 43.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 112 | 109 | 210 | 43.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 229 | 122 | 107 | 210 | 43.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 223 | 112 | 111 | 210 | 38.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 223 | 112 | 111 | 210 | 38.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 223 | 120 | 103 | 210 | 36.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 230 | 126 | 104 | 210 | 26.20 |
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