St Silas's CofE Primary School

St Silas's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Silas's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Silas's CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Silas's CofE Primary School?

St Silas's CofE Primary School has 311 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Silas's CofE Primary School take?

St Silas's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is St Silas's CofE Primary School located?

St Silas's CofE Primary School is located in Blackburn, BB2 6JP, Blackburn with Darwen.

How do I apply to St Silas's CofE Primary School?

St Silas's CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Silas's CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Silas's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Silas's CofE Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at St Silas's CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Silas's CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.1% of pupils at St Silas's CofE Primary School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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