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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Blackburn with Darwen

Ashleigh Primary School

Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen - BB3 2JT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Ashleigh we believe that reading is at the heart of all learning. Whilst all pupils are encouraged to read their reading book every night, reading for pleasure is an essential and lifelong skill.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Audley Infant School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 1SE

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“Audley Infant School is committed to ensuring that every member of the school family reaches their full potential in a happy, caring and safe environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Audley Junior School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 1SE

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“1. To provide its pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum and Religious Education, and which includes Personal, Social and Health Education.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Avondale Primary School

Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen - BB3 1NN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Along with our intent statement and school motto, these values sum up the distinctive nature of Avondale School.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 1NE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We always strive for academic excellence and provide an exciting and enriching experience for all our children. Every child is precious and it is a privilege to play a part in their development.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB2 4JJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The Christian faith and its teachings is the basis for every aspect of life at our school. This school is distinguished by the support of its entire staff, for its Christian foundation, promoting a sympathetic understanding of Christianity and other faiths.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Brookhouse Primary School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 6NY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We are a very happy, aspirational school, where pupils' academic and personal achievement are treated with equal importance. We pride ourselves on providing the very best education for pupils in our care and our Ofsted inspection affirmed this.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Cedars Primary School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 8HQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Cedars takes pride in its lovely building, surrounding and how hard we work as a team . We believe each day is an adventure which we’d like you and your children to join us on.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Daisyfield Primary School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 5LB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Daisyfield is a popular multi-cultural community school with a warm, caring ethos.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary

Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen - BB3 3EB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Darwen Aldridge Sudell School (in various forms) has been part of the community since 1909. Recognising this historic foundation, we aim to serve the community by providing the highest possible quality of education within an entrepreneurial context (a key part of The Aldridge Family of Schools).”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen - BB3 0EY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Darwen St James we are proud of our caring, Christian ethos, underpinned by the Christian values that permeate our teaching and learning and shape every member of our school family.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

DARWEN, Blackburn with Darwen - BB3 2BW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“As a Christian family at St Peter’s School, we create a unique place of learning, nurturing the gifts that God in His awesomeness has given us. We encourage every child and prepare them for life’s journey, inspiring them to fulfil their potential, dreams, and aspirations.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen - BB3 2JA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Barnabas we strive to help every child to, ‘achieve great things’ and live ‘life in all its fullness’ by inspiring them with rich, fun experiences and equipping them with a love of learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Feniscowles Primary School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB2 5EG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“To be a highly effective school that 'Strives for Excellence' in all it does. A school where academic ambition meets exceptional character education, allowing ‘The Feniscowles Child’ to live life in its fullest.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Griffin Park Primary School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB2 2PN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Griffin Park aims to be a thriving, inclusive community where every child feels valued, develops confidence and character, achieves academic excellence, and leaves Griffin Park ready to make a positive difference in the world.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen - BB3 3NH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Creating a Universally Bespoke Education (CUBE), is a custom curriculum that our school has written and meets the needs of our children and the communities they live in. The curriculum has been designed to ensure the knowledge gained by children is tangible and sequential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 8QN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our Mission Statement is displayed as a school flower which is prominently displayed in classrooms, and in the school hall. Its values create the catholic, caring ethos that makes our school so special.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Holy Trinity VC School

Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen - BB3 2RW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school motto, "Learn Together, Shine Together" is inspired by the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount: "Let your light shine" (Matthew 5:16). It reflects our commitment to providing an excellent education while giving every child the opportunity to shine.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Intack Primary School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 3HY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Lammack Primary School

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen - BB1 8LH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“I’d like to warmly welcome you to Lammack Community Primary School. Lammack is a larger than average primary school which takes pride in its close family links. Our children achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum, outperforming the National Average year on year.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good