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Rishton Methodist Primary School
Goodgraded 19/03/2025Ages 3–11157 pupilsMethodist
Rishton Methodist Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Blackburn, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Methodist religious character. The school has around 157 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/03/2025, Rishton Methodist Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Blackburn can view Rishton Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-12%
Expected standard (RWM)-12%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake44.8%
Free school meals44.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.3%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.3%
Attendance93.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Blackburn
All schools in Blackburn →The Willows0.1 miSt Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy0.2 miThe Hyndburn AcademyGood · 0.4 miRishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miGreat Harwood St John's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miGreat Harwood Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
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