Best Primary Schools in Blackburn with Darwen 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 56 schools across Blackburn with Darwen. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

61.8%

Avg KS2 SATs

43.2

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Turton Belmont Community Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
🥈	The Olive School, Blackburn Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
4.	Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
5.	St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
6.	Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
7.	St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
8.	Lammack Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
9.	Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Primary	Good	68	View school
10.	Daisyfield Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
11.	Cedars Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
12.	Brookhouse Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
13.	St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Primary	Good	66	View school
14.	Avondale Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
15.	St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Primary	Good	64	View school
16.	St Michael With St John CofE Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
17.	St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn Primary	Good	63	View school
18.	Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	63	View school
19.	Holy Trinity VC School Primary	Good	63	View school
20.	Longshaw Community Junior School Primary	Good	62	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Blackburn with Darwen?

There are 56 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, of which 7 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Blackburn with Darwen?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Blackburn with Darwen is Turton Belmont Community Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Blackburn with Darwen?

Primary and secondary school applications in Blackburn with Darwen are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Blackburn with Darwen council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Blackburn with Darwen?

13% of primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 79.5% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.