How many pupils does Longshaw Infant School have?

Longshaw Infant School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Longshaw Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Longshaw Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021).

Where is Longshaw Infant School?

Longshaw Infant School is located at Crosby Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3NF.

Longshaw Infant School

Crosby Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3NF

Good

Inspected 28 September 2021

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–7

Ages

215

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Longshaw Infant School

Longshaw Infant School is a community school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–7. It has 215 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021) rated it Good. 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 215 / 270 (80%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 September 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

42.9%

Free school meals

19.7%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

16.3%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

25.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

17.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.3 vs 2023/24

14.98

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

£48,706

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,924 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,643

Spend per pupil

£8,930

Income per pupil

38%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Crosby Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3NF
Phone: 01254260534
Headteacher: Vicky Foy
Website: www.longshawinfants.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Longshaw Infant School?: Longshaw Infant School is a community school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–7.
How many pupils does Longshaw Infant School have?: Longshaw Infant School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Longshaw Infant School's Ofsted rating?: Longshaw Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021).
Where is Longshaw Infant School?: Longshaw Infant School is located at Crosby Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3NF.

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