Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 4JJ
10 reasons to choose The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn
Top line
The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn has a Schoolsmith Score® of 71. It is one of the best state primary schools in Blackburn and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
School fundamentals
The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary aided faith school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2013) inspection. It is one of the 5 most oversubscribed state primary schools for first preference Reception place applications in the Blackburn with Darwen LEA.
Average class size
The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn ranks in the top 8% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 17% of schools.
The The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for languages.
Sport at The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Platinum Award.
The Arts at The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be some occasional extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.30am (school staff) to 5.45pm (external contractor).
Find another school near The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn
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Westholme School (4.6 miles); Oakhill School (9.1 miles).
St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy (1.9 miles); Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (2.9 miles); Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School (2.9 miles).