What is Longshaw Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Longshaw Infant School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/09/2021. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Longshaw Infant School a primary or secondary school?

Longshaw Infant School is a primary school in Blackburn, for ages 4–7.

Where is Longshaw Infant School?

Longshaw Infant School is in Blackburn, BB2 3NF (Blackburn with Darwen local authority).

How many pupils attend Longshaw Infant School?

Longshaw Infant School has around 215 pupils on roll.

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Longshaw Infant School

Goodgraded 28/09/2021Ages 4–7215 pupils

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Blackburn, BB2 3NF

Blackburn with Darwen

Longshaw Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Blackburn, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. The school has around 215 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/09/2021, Longshaw Infant School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Blackburn can view Longshaw Infant School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Blackburn (BB2 3NF), Longshaw Infant 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.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 28/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Pupil intake42.9%

Free school meals42.9%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language19.7%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing92.7%

Attendance92.7%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher23.2

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Blackburn

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Longshaw Nursery SchoolGood · 0.1 mi Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnGood · 0.2 mi Longshaw Community Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Noorul Uloom0.5 mi Markazul Uloom0.5 mi Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary0.4 mi

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