Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

About Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is an academy converter in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 473 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of WENSLEY FOLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 95.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Blackburn with Darwen →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

473 / 498 (95%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 September 2023

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

Manor Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6LX

Phone

01254667449

Headteacher

Amanda Whittingham

Website

www.wensleyfold.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy?

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is an academy converter in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy have?

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy has 473 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).

How does Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is part of WENSLEY FOLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy?

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is located at Manor Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6LX.