Longshaw Infant School
Longshaw Infant School is a primary school (Community school), ages 4–7, in Blackburn, BB2, run by Blackburn with Darwen council. It has 203 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 January 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas — inspected 6 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 203 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 42.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 19.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.28% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.26% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
- Longshaw Community Junior School
- Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
- Lower Darwen Primary School
- St James' Church of England Primary School
- St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
- St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
- St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School