VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Goodgraded 03/07/2023Ages 5–11172 pupilsChurch of England
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Blackburn, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 172 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/07/2023, Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Blackburn can view Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 03/07/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals21.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-49%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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