Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn, BB1 4DT · Lancashire · primary school
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194th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 2,066 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Eco-Club and School Council, play football, cricket, netball, basketball, athletics, dodgeball, cross country and gymnastics, or take part in dance and yoga. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Eco-Club involve?
What Ofsted said about Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Rishton St Peter and St Paul’s Church of England Primary School is described as a "happy and welcoming school" where pupils feel safe and well looked after. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in most pupils achieving well and being suitably prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils are encouraged to be "rooted and grounded in love to be their true selves" and enjoy spending time at school, including with the school dog.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, introducing a new phonics programme that helps pupils read with fluency and widely throughout the school.
- Staff successfully adapt curriculum delivery to meet the individual learning needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring they receive necessary support.
- Pupils behave well, treat each other kindly, and respond positively to teachers’ high expectations; bullying incidents are dealt with quickly.
- Extra-curricular clubs and community volunteering opportunities help pupils develop into "well-rounded young citizens" with pride in leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers have sufficient clarity about the key curriculum content pupils should learn and when it should be delivered in a few subjects.
- Those responsible for governance should ensure they are equipped with relevant information to challenge leaders and hold them to account effectively for the quality of education.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained, report concerns quickly, and act promptly to ensure pupils receive appropriate help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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