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OpenPrimaryURN 146541

St Silas's CofE Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Blackburn · BB2 6JP

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 5–11

Pupils

311

Local authority

Blackburn with Darwen

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 5–11, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 311 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 21.9%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Blackburn
79
Primary schools in Blackburn
54
Academies among open schools in Blackburn
18% (14)
Open schools in BB2
40
Primary in BB2
24
Open schools in Blackburn with Darwen LA
89
Primary in Blackburn with Darwen LA
56

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in BlackburnNear BB2

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
146541

Location

Address
St Silas Road
Postcode
BB2 6JP
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
311
Boys / girls
169 / 142
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
311 / 420 (74%)
Free school meals
21.9%
FSM pupils
68
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
Academy trust
CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED

Contact

Telephone
01254698447
Website
https://www.stsilasprimary.co.uk

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