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VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Goodgraded 12/09/2023Ages 3–11103 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Blackburn, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 103 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/09/2023, Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Blackburn can view Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 12/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)77%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score109
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake5.7%
Free school meals5.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language50.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled87%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Blackburn
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