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Best 3 Primary schools in Blackburn – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy (Primary) in Blackburn; The Olive School, Blackburn (Primary) in Blackburn; St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Primary) in Blackburn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy, The Olive School, Blackburn and St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter, free schools and voluntary aided school type located around Blackburn, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy), published Oct 2023. The lowest is 2 (St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,550, typical FSM 15–20%, range 0–5%–30–35%; all within the STAR ACADEMIES trust.

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Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
BB2 6LX
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 6LX
Ofsted
1 9 Oct 2023
Pupils
≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Blackburn with Darwen (889)
Website
www.wensleyfold.co.uk
Telephone
01254667449
The Olive School, Blackburn
BB2 6QQ
Phase / Type
Primary • Free schools
Location
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 6QQ
Ofsted
1 25 Jun 2015
Pupils
≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
STAR ACADEMIES
Website
www.oliveblackburn.com
Telephone
0125454070
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
BB2 1SN
Phase / Type
Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 1SN
Ofsted
2 24 Sep 2024
Pupils
≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Blackburn with Darwen (889)
Website
www.stbarnabas-stpauls.co.uk
Telephone
01254698413
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How should I choose a school?
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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