Is St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 45th of 55 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 10% of pupils at St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School

Rock Lane, Tockholes, Darwen, BB3 0LX

Local ranking45th of 55 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 10.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 10.0%
Maths (Expected): 30.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 56
Boys: 23 (41%)
Girls: 33 (59%)
Capacity: 70 (80% full)
SEND: 30.4%
FSM Eligible: 14.3%
EAL: 5.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 10.7%
SEN Support: 19.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 31.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 1.8
Budget per Pupil: £10,089/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 3.6%
Asian Other: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%
Asian Indian: 1.8%
Other: 1.8%

83.9%

White British

3.6%

Mixed White & Asian

3.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01254701806

office@tockholes.blackburn.sch.uk

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Rock Lane

Darwen, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119459
UKPRN: 10080260
Establishment No.: 3380

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