Holy Trinity VC School
Darwen, BB3 2RW · Blackburn with Darwen · primary school
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22nd 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 — 6.6/10 against 1,292 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity VC School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 119 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school communicate progress to parents throughout the year?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity VC School
Overview
Holy Trinity VC School is described as a “close-knit community” where pupils feel “cared for well” and value “warm, nurturing relationships” with staff. While personal development is rated Good, the report states that the quality of education, behaviour, leadership, and early years provision all “Require improvement.” The school is “sharply focused on educational improvements,” but the impact is not yet evident as “too few pupils are ready for the next stage of their education.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “extremely proud of their school” and benefit from a supportive environment with high staff morale.
- The early reading curriculum is “well-embedded,” with staff delivering phonics with “clarity and consistency” so most pupils become “confident, fluent readers” by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “cared for extremely well,” with needs identified quickly and appropriate support put in place.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils acting as “positive role models” through initiatives like ‘Peer Mediators’ and engaging in community projects.
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum beyond phonics “lacks clarity in its design and organisation,” hindering pupils’ access to other parts of the curriculum.
- The school does not always have “clear and accurate information about how well pupils are learning,” which slows progress and leaves gaps in knowledge.
- Attendance remains a concern, with “too many pupils” not attending regularly enough, missing out on important learning opportunities.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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