Shadsworth Junior School

About Shadsworth Junior School

Shadsworth Junior School is a community school in Arran Avenue, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 222 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 October 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 63.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Blackburn with Darwen →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

222 / 240 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 October 2019

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Arran Avenue, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 2ET

Phone

01254698016

Headteacher

John Haworth

Website

http://www.shadsworthjuniorschool.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shadsworth Junior School?

Shadsworth Junior School is a community school in Arran Avenue, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Shadsworth Junior School have?

Shadsworth Junior School has 222 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shadsworth Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Shadsworth Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 October 2019).

How does Shadsworth Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Shadsworth Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Shadsworth Junior School?

Shadsworth Junior School is located at Arran Avenue, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 2ET.