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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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