Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
URN: 119517 • Blackburn BB1 8QN
Overview
- Name
- Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
- URN
- 119517
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Danielle Ellison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254249892
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn BB1 8QN
Summary
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Blackburn, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 201 pupils, with a capacity for 210. Approximately 16.7% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse community the school supports.
The school is committed to fostering a strong Catholic ethos, which is integral to its mission and values. Holy Souls promotes a curriculum that not only adheres to national standards but also emphasizes the importance of British values, encouraging students to develop as responsible citizens. The school offers a range of educational experiences, including a Forest School programme, which enhances outdoor learning and personal development.
Parents can find essential information on the school's website, including details about the curriculum, uniform requirements, and remote learning resources. Holy Souls aims to create a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially, reinforcing the school's role as a vital part of the local community.
The school is committed to fostering a strong Catholic ethos, which is integral to its mission and values. Holy Souls promotes a curriculum that not only adheres to national standards but also emphasizes the importance of British values, encouraging students to develop as responsible citizens. The school offers a range of educational experiences, including a Forest School programme, which enhances outdoor learning and personal development.
Parents can find essential information on the school's website, including details about the curriculum, uniform requirements, and remote learning resources. Holy Souls aims to create a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially, reinforcing the school's role as a vital part of the local community.
Useful links
- October Newsletter (download)
- September Newsletter 2025 (download)
- July Newsletter 2025 (download)
- Class Blogs (other)
- Log in (other)
- Parentview Link (other)
- CEOP Link (other)
- School Facebook Link (other)
- Safer Internet Day Link (other)
- ThinkUKnow Link (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
- 201
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 16.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 94 | 107 | 210 | 16.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 208 | 97 | 111 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 206 | 90 | 116 | 210 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 206 | 90 | 116 | 210 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 102 | 108 | 210 | 17.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 98 | 107 | 210 | 16.60 |
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