Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School
Blackburn, BB2 7JT · Lancashire · primary school
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112nd of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 the 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 20.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 144 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has “improved significantly” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. The report describes a “warm, welcoming and caring” environment where pupils “flourish” and achieve well within a “calm, respectful and purposeful atmosphere.”
Strengths
- The school delivers an “ambitious and well-structured curriculum” supported by teachers with “very strong” subject knowledge.
- Reading is prioritised through a “carefully considered range of reading resources,” ensuring pupils read “confidently and fluently” by Year 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and achieve “exceptionally well” alongside peers.
- Behaviour is described as “exceptional,” with pupils being “polite, respectful and welcoming” and actively supporting younger children.
- Staff benefit from a “very strong improvement culture” and opportunities for training and workload management.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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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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