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Longshaw Community Junior School
Goodgraded 16/11/2022Ages 7–11360 pupils
Longshaw Community Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Blackburn, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. The school has around 360 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/11/2022, Longshaw Community Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Blackburn can view Longshaw Community Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Blackburn (BB2 3NX), Longshaw Community Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-3%
Expected standard (RWM)-3%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-3%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake65.0%
Free school meals65.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language18.9%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.8%
Attendance93.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Blackburn
All schools in Blackburn →Longshaw Nursery SchoolGood · 0.3 miNoorul Uloom0.2 miMarkazul Uloom0.2 miLongshaw Infant SchoolGood · 0.4 miOur Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnGood · 0.5 miBlackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary0.6 mi
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