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St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Knowles Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HT

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Good

Mar 2025

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Rishton Methodist Primary School

0.33 km away · Voluntary controlled school

Good

Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School

0.45 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School

1.92 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Great Harwood Primary School

1.95 km away · Community school

Good

St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

1.95 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

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About St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Blackburn, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Knowles Street, Blackburn, BB1 4HT | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Good
Mar 2025 — Good (predecessor: St Charles' RC School)
Jan 2020 — School remains Good (predecessor: St Charles' RC School)
Jan 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Charles' RC School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

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St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Blackburn, Lancashire (BB1 4HT).

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