St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
URN: 119706 • Blackburn BB1 5BN
Overview
- Name
- St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
- URN
- 119706
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Speakman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0125457582
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Trinity Street, Blackburn BB1 5BN
Summary
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Blackburn, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 169 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, underpinned by its Roman Catholic ethos. This focus on faith and community values is reflected in the school's mission statement and the promotion of British values.
The curriculum at St Alban's is designed to foster academic achievement alongside personal development. The school offers a broad range of subjects and activities, ensuring that all pupils receive a well-rounded education. Support for students is a priority, with various initiatives in place to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the 38.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
St Alban's actively engages with the local community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration. The school aims to create a strong partnership between home and school, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for the children's education and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.stalbansrcprimaryschool.co.uk.
The curriculum at St Alban's is designed to foster academic achievement alongside personal development. The school offers a broad range of subjects and activities, ensuring that all pupils receive a well-rounded education. Support for students is a priority, with various initiatives in place to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the 38.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
St Alban's actively engages with the local community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration. The school aims to create a strong partnership between home and school, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for the children's education and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.stalbansrcprimaryschool.co.uk.
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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
- 169
- Boys
- 83
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 38.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 169 | 83 | 86 | 210 | 38.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 180 | 87 | 93 | 210 | 36.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 194 | 96 | 98 | 210 | 34.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 194 | 96 | 98 | 210 | 34.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 200 | 103 | 97 | 210 | 29.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 229 | 130 | 99 | 210 | 23.60 |
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