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Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

Ages 4–11418 pupilsChurch of England
Blackburn, BB2 4JJ
Blackburn with Darwen

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Blackburn, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 418 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Blackburn can view Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Blackburn (BB2 4JJ), Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary 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 educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals10.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)13%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

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

All schools in BlackburnSee the full area report for BB2 4JJ