Daisyfield Primary School
Blackburn, BB1 5LB · Blackburn with Darwen · primary school
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7th 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,494 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Daisyfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 292 pupils against a stated capacity of 316. 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
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll approaches the 316-place limit?
What Ofsted said about Daisyfield Primary School
Overview
Pupils and children in the early years ‘thrive’ at Daisyfield Primary School, where they are described as ‘happy’ and ‘enthusiastic about learning’. The school maintains high expectations for academic knowledge and social skills, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ‘achieve well’ and are effectively prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad, balanced and ambitious’, with learning ordered ‘logically’ to help pupils develop a ‘rich body of subject knowledge’.
- Teachers ‘skilfully check for any misconceptions’ and ensure previous learning is ‘fully secure’ before moving on, supporting effective retention.
- The school has developed an ‘effective reading curriculum’ with unique classroom reading areas that reflect the cultures and experiences of its pupils.
- Pupils behave ‘consistently well’, listening carefully to instructions and contributing respectfully to discussions, fostering a positive school community.
- Staff feel ‘valued’ with high morale, supported by governors who work closely with the school to ensure decisions are in the ‘best interests of pupils’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support teachers to deliver new curriculum changes ‘consistently well’ in a few subjects to sustain recent gains in learning.
- The school should ensure pupils are ‘fully prepared for the complexities of life growing up in modern Britain’, as some have a ‘limited awareness’ of how people differ beyond faith and culture.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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