St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11201 pupils

Blackburn Road, BB3 0AAWebsite01254701616

Good201 pupilsAges 4–11

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Good6y ago

Inspected Jan 2020

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils201

Good6y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils201

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

201 / 208 (97%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs Vannessa Knowles

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2020

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.5%vs 6.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.3%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support17.9%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health14 pupils (36%)

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (21%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 pupils (18%)

Other6 pupils (15%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)8

Teaching assistants (FTE)4

Support staff (FTE)6

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils201

Free school meals15.4%

English as additional language8.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British85.6%

White Other4.5%

Black African3.5%

Asian Other1.0%

Black Other1.0%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

Mixed Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Indian0.5%

Unclassified0.5%

Traveller Irish0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£2,452

total expenditure per pupil

£-4,948 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£920

Support staff£402

Premises£0

Energy£25

Learning resources£136

Income per pupil£2,563

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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