St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston
Blackburn, BB2 7HX · Lancashire · primary school
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72nd 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 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 69 pupils against a stated capacity of 99. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston
Overview
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "happy, friendly" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights an "exciting and ambitious curriculum" that supports strong academic achievement, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), within a well-ordered and respectful community.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum organised in a "logical order" so pupils build knowledge effectively from early years to Year 6.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with successful phonics teaching and a wide range of books fostering a "real love of reading."
- Pupils are "courteous and respectful," understanding school rules and confident that bullying is not tolerated.
- Staff receive strong support regarding workload and well-being, with governors being "considerate" of their needs.
- Pupils with SEND achieve as well as their peers due to effective identification and collaboration with professionals.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders, particularly those new to their roles, lack a "clear understanding of the impact of the curriculum" on pupils’ long-term retention.
- Leaders must ensure all subject leaders have sufficient time to check how well pupils "know more and remember more over time."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving comprehensive training to recognise signs of abuse and working closely with external professionals to keep children safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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