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Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

Academy converter · Blackburn · BB2 6LX

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

463

Local authority

Blackburn with Darwen

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas 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 converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 463 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 10.4%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn.

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 converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
139514

Location

Address
Manor Road
Postcode
BB2 6LX
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
District
Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency
Blackburn
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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
463
Boys / girls
230 / 233
School capacity
498
Capacity fill
463 / 498 (93%)
Free school meals
10.4%
FSM pupils
48
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Blackburn
Governance
Academy trust: WENSLEY FOLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WENSLEY FOLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Headteacher
Headteacher Amanda Whittingham
Telephone
01254667449
Website
www.wensleyfold.co.uk

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