Best Primary Schools in Blackburn with Darwen 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 55 schools across Blackburn with Darwen. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Blackburn with Darwen has 55 open primary schools. Of the 54 with a published Ofsted inspection, 4 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 94% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Turton Belmont Community Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Blackburn with Darwen follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

55
Total schools
4
Outstanding (historic grade)
7%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
61.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Turton Belmont Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥈 Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥉 Lammack Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
4. Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
5. Longshaw Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Audley Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Brookhouse Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Daisyfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
10. Griffin Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
11. Audley Junior School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
12. Avondale Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
13. Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
14. Cedars Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
15. St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
16. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
Primary
 Good 75 View school
17. St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
19. St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
20. The Olive School, Blackburn
Primary
 Outstanding 74 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Blackburn with Darwen?
There are 55 open primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen (closed schools are excluded). 4 of the 54 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Blackburn with Darwen is Turton Belmont Community Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Blackburn with Darwen?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Blackburn with Darwen?
Primary and secondary applications in Blackburn with Darwen are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Blackburn with Darwen council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.