Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 4–11, in Blackburn, BB2, in the Blackburn with Darwen council area. It has 180 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 May 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas — inspected 12 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Early years | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 79 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 5 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 19 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 180 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 40.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 42.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 24.86% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.95% | 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.
- Longshaw Infant School
- Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
- Longshaw Community Junior School
- Lower Darwen Primary School
- St James' Church of England Primary School
- St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
- St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy