St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11169 pupils

Trinity Street, BB1 5BNWebsite0125457582

Good169 pupilsAges 3–11

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils169

Good1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils169

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

169 / 210 (80%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~21*

Head Teacher

Mrs Claire Speakman

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 45%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.6%vs 6.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence20.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support16.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.7%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication20 pupils (56%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder9 pupils (25%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (11%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (8%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)7

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)9

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils169

Free school meals37.3%

English as additional language41.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

Pakistani32.0%

White British21.3%

Unclassified14.8%

Asian Other8.9%

Other4.1%

Indian4.1%

Mixed Other3.6%

White Other3.0%

Mixed White & Asian3.0%

Bangladeshi2.4%

Traveller Irish1.2%

Chinese0.6%

Black African0.6%

Mixed White & African0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£7,052

total expenditure per pupil

£-348 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,021

Support staff£1,502

Premises£350

Energy£200

Learning resources£202

Income per pupil£7,216

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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