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Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Outstandinggraded 13/09/2023Ages 3–11473 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Blackburn, within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 473 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/09/2023, Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Blackburn can view Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 13/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
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)70%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake10.4%
Free school meals10.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language95.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.1%
Attendance96.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher25.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence3.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Blackburn
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