Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is a primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen for ages 4–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 17 December 2024. Blackburn with Darwen has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, BB2 4JJ
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Pupils on roll
- 416 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 10.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 17 December 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils flourish at this exceptional school.”
- “This is driven by the high levels of ambition the school has for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- “The school helps pupils face challenges, build resilience and become selfconfident.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 85% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 60 first-preference applications, 60 offers in total, 56 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2026, as Blackburn with Darwen published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Blackburn with Darwen.
- Longshaw Infant School 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Longshaw Community Junior School 0.6 mi School remains Good
- Meadowhead Junior School 0.8 mi Some aspects not as strong
- St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy 0.8 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery 0.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Lower Darwen Primary School 0.9 mi Good Last distance published
- St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade