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Belthorn Academy Primary School

Academy converter · Blackburn · BB1 2NY

Ages 2–11 · 238 pupils · Lancashire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

75%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-04-28

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)75%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.5%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
171

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill113%

238 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
238
Boys / girls
128 / 110
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
238 / 210 (113%)
Free school meals
10.9%
FSM pupils
25
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BELTHORN ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Academy trust
BELTHORN ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mrs Melanie Furness

Location

Address
Belthorn Road, Belthorn
Postcode
BB1 2NY
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire
District
Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency
Hyndburn
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Blackburn, Lancashire, 238 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 10.9%.

Open schools in Blackburn
79
Primary schools in Blackburn
54
Academies among open schools in Blackburn
18% (14)
Open schools in BB1
37
Primary in BB1
25
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Primary in Lancashire LA
483

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Shadsworth Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Arran Avenue · BB1 2ET · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 7–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM63.7%

    1.7 miles away

  • Lower Darwen Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Darwen · BB3 0RB · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 4–11

    • KS231%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM20.4%

    1.7 miles away

  • Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Darwen · BB3 0EY · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 3–11

    • KS219%
    • Absence9.5%
    • FSM41.5%

    1.7 miles away

  • Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Darwen · BB3 3EB · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 4–11

    • KS228%
    • Absence9.3%
    • FSM50.3%

    1.8 miles away

  • Shadsworth Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Blackburn · BB1 2EL · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM40.7%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Melanie Furness
Telephone
0125455620
Website
www.belthornacademy.co.uk

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