Longshaw Community Junior School
Blackburn, BB2 3NX · Blackburn with Darwen · primary school
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21st 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 — 7.4/10 against 417 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longshaw Community Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 334 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific clubs are available for children in Key Stage 2? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Longshaw Community Junior School
Overview
Longshaw Community Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils feel "happy, safe and well cared for." Leaders maintain high expectations for work and behaviour, resulting in a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" where students achieve well across a range of subjects. The school places strong emphasis on reading, with staff teaching phonics consistently to help pupils become "confident, fluent readers."
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school, benefiting from many clubs and trips that are inclusive of those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a priority, with well-trained staff and additional opportunities for pupils to read with adults, leading to good progress.
- The curriculum is generally well sequenced, using the local area as a starting point, and staff possess good subject knowledge to explain teaching clearly.
- Behaviour is a strength, with pupils being polite and eager to learn; bullying is dealt with "quickly and effectively."
- The experienced SEND team quickly identifies additional needs and ensures pupils participate fully in lessons through carefully designed activities.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not precisely identified key knowledge and vocabulary, causing assessment to not fully match what has been taught.
- This lack of clarity makes it difficult for some pupils to make learning connections between current and prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong team ensuring staff are vigilant and keep their knowledge "completely up to date."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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