St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School

URN: 140559 • Blackburn BB2 2LZ

Overview

Name
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
URN
140559
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Trust
CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Samantha O'Connell (since 2025)
Telephone
0125454866
Website
Visit
Address
Hancock Street, Blackburn BB2 2LZ

Summary

St Luke and St Philip's Church of England Primary School, located in Blackburn, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 204 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. The school, which converted from a Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School to an academy in May 2014, is part of the Cidari Multi Academy Trust. It emphasizes a strong foundation in Christian values, integrating collective worship into daily life while promoting respect for other faiths.

The school's ethos focuses on nurturing each child's potential within a supportive community. The mission statement highlights the importance of inclusivity, aiming to equip students to lead safe and fulfilling lives. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Miss Samantha O’Connell, is committed to fostering a friendly learning environment that values every child's voice.

St Luke and St Philip's operates a school day from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm, providing a structured routine for students. The school also prioritizes communication with parents and the local parish, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement and collaboration in children's education.

Key details

LA
Blackburn with Darwen
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
Capacity
210
Pupils
204
Boys
105
Girls
99
FSM %
54.40
Open date
2014-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 204 105 99 210 54.40
2024-09-11 210 109 101 210 53.30
2023-09-11 199 99 100 210 50.30
2022-09-11 199 99 100 210 50.30
2021-09-11 180 93 87 203 48.30
2020-09-11 171 82 89 203 42.10

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