Brookhouse Primary School
Blackburn, BB1 6NY · Blackburn with Darwen · primary school
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8th of 51 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen we can score, 56 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 3,685 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookhouse Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Brookhouse Primary School
Overview
Brookhouse Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel happy, safe, and have a strong sense of belonging. Leaders maintain high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, ensuring that bullying is not tolerated and concerns are resolved promptly. The school provides a well-designed curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or abilities.
Strengths
- Staff set clear routines and high expectations, resulting in pupils who "behave well" and experience "little disruption to learning."
- The reading curriculum is delivered effectively, with staff well trained in phonics and a "keep up, not catch up" approach ensuring most pupils become fluent readers quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or abilities (SEND) are quickly identified and receive appropriate support, allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers and achieve well.
- Leaders have refined the curriculum in most subjects, carefully considering the knowledge and vocabulary needed to prepare children for the next stage of their education.
- The personal development curriculum teaches pupils about respect, health, and different faiths, supported by activities such as museum visits and field trips.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must ensure teachers use assessment strategies consistently well to check how well pupils are learning over time and secure earlier learning.
- The governing body must provide a sufficient level of challenge to leaders regarding the quality of education, ensuring they have a consistently accurate view of pupil achievement across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff who report concerns promptly and leaders who act quickly to ensure pupils and families receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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