How many pupils does Belthorn Academy Primary School have?

Belthorn Academy Primary School has 240 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Belthorn Academy Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Belthorn Academy Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Belthorn Academy Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Belthorn Academy Primary School is part of BELTHORN ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL.

Where is Belthorn Academy Primary School?

Belthorn Academy Primary School is located at Belthorn Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NY.

Belthorn Academy Primary School

Belthorn Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

73%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

240

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Belthorn Academy Primary School

Belthorn Academy Primary School is an academy converter in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 240 pupils on roll. It is part of BELTHORN ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 240 / 210 (114%) · over capacity
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.5%

Free school meals

4.2%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

5.4%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

73%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

11.4%

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.

11.89

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

7.06

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

£44,298

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↓ −£906 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.39

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.4 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.

£5,992

Spend per pupil

£6,391

Income per pupil

40%

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: Belthorn Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NY
Phone: 0125455620
Headteacher: Melanie Furness
Website: www.belthornacademy.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Belthorn Academy Primary School?: Belthorn Academy Primary School is an academy converter in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Belthorn Academy Primary School have?: Belthorn Academy Primary School has 240 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Belthorn Academy Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 73% of pupils at Belthorn Academy Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Belthorn Academy Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Belthorn Academy Primary School is part of BELTHORN ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Where is Belthorn Academy Primary School?: Belthorn Academy Primary School is located at Belthorn Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NY.

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