Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1SN
10 simple reasons to choose St Barnabas & St Paul's Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Blackburn.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Barnabas & St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 74.
One of the best state primary schools in Blackburn and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 27.8 pupils per class and 23.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 0.1% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality.
In the top 0.1% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
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Westholme Junior & Infants School (1.8 miles); Heathland Junior School (5.8 miles); Oakhill School, Prep (6.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
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Independent Senior Schools
Westholme School (1.8 miles); Heathland School (5.8 miles); Stonyhurst College (7 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (0.5 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.8 miles); Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School (1.2 miles).