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Shadsworth Junior School

Goodgraded 09/10/2019Ages 7–11222 pupilsDoes not apply
Arran Avenue, BB1 2ET
Blackburn with Darwen

Shadsworth Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Arran Avenue, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. The school has around 222 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/10/2019, Shadsworth Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Arran Avenue can view Shadsworth Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Arran Avenue (BB1 2ET), Shadsworth 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.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 09/10/2019

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence26.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals63.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language19.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-8%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Arran Avenue
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St Antony's RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miOur Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.3 miNewfield School0.3 miShadsworth Infant School0.4 miIntack Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miKnuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy0.7 mi
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