Is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 172nd of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho 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 Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho

Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8EQ

Local ranking172nd of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

290

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
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): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 41

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 289
Boys: 131 (48%)
Girls: 143 (52%)
Capacity: 290 (94% full)
SEND: 8.7%
FSM Eligible: 6.5%
EAL: 1.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.3%
SEN Support: 8.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,535/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.9%
Other: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Asian Pakistani: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
White Irish: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%

90.9%

White British

2.8%

Other

2.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01254247157

head@st-marys-langho.lancs.sch.uk

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Whalley Road

Blackburn, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119642
UKPRN: 10072676
Establishment No.: 3742

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