Longshaw Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crosby Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 3NF |
| Reference Number | 119125 |
Longshaw Infant School is performing well overall, with strong leadership and a clear commitment to ensuring that all pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs, receive the support they need to succeed. Despite facing challenges due to the socio-economic background of many students, leaders are ambitious and meticulous in their strategies to foster a culture of learning and support. The school's inclusive environment helps most pupils make sound progress in their learning, as they transition from early years to Year 2, effectively preparing them for key stage 2. The school has strengths in safeguarding, with all standards met, contributing to a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Attendance is improving, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, although persistent absence remains a concern. The curriculum is broad and balanced, although there are occasional lapses in lesson design that make it harder for some pupils to demonstrate their understanding. Overall, the school is under new leadership, which is a key context for its recent performance and ongoing development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.98%
Girls: 53.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 45 | 79 |
| 2 | 34 | 35 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% |
| African | 5.1% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 28 Sep 2021 | School inspection |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Sep 2014 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Sep 2009 | Full inspection |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Full inspection |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for pupil success
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- A safe and nurturing environment that meets safeguarding standards
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- High-quality training for staff to meet diverse pupil needs
- Improvements in attendance rates for disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Persistent absence rates are above the national average
- Inconsistent lesson design affects pupil understanding
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Longshaw Nursery School
Crosby Road, Blackburn, BB2 3NF |
0.11 miles |
|
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Holmbrook Close, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3UG |
0.2 miles |
|
Longshaw Community Junior School
Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3NX |
0.36 miles |
|
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JJ |
0.38 miles |
|
Lower Darwen Primary School
Milking Lane, Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0RB |
0.78 miles |
|
St James' Church of England Primary School
Off Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0QP |
0.81 miles |
|
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Bennington Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HP |
0.87 miles |
|
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Norfolk Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4EW |
0.89 miles |
|
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Hancock Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2LZ |
0.93 miles |
|
Meadowhead Junior School
Anglesey Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4QG |
1.02 miles |
|
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Shorrock Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4TT |
1.04 miles |
|
Audley Junior School
Queen's Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1SE |
1.1 miles |
|
Audley Infant School
Queens Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1SE |
1.1 miles |
|
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AA |
1.18 miles |
|
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Hawkins Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2RY |
1.19 miles |
|
Griffin Park Primary School
Cavendish Place, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2PN |
1.22 miles |
|
Brunel Nursery School
Cambridge Street, Blackburn, BB1 1ES |
1.26 miles |
|
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Withers Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1DF |
1.29 miles |
|
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Feilden Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LQ |
1.35 miles |
|
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1SN |
1.4 miles |
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Markazul Uloom
Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3NY |
0.45 miles |
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Park Lee Rd, Blackburn, BB2 3NY |
0.45 miles |
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Heys Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4NW |
0.76 miles |
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Blackburn Central High School
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ |
0.87 miles |
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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Sumner Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LD |
1.01 miles |
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Darwen Vale High School
Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AL |
1.04 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR |
1.12 miles |
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Newfield School
Old Bank Lane, Off Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PW |
1.23 miles |
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Al Islah Girls' High School
108 Audley Range, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1TF |
1.24 miles |
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Blackburn College
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1.41 miles |
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St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR |
1.43 miles |
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Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
North Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1PY |
1.5 miles |
|
Witton Park Academy
Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD |
1.52 miles |
|
Crosshill Special School
Salisbury Road, Darwen, BB3 1HZ |
1.75 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
West Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6DF |
1.83 miles |
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Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School
30 Moss Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5JT |
2 miles |
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Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda
32 Moss Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5JT |
2.05 miles |
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Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7AD |
2.2 miles |
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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Police Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AF |
2.25 miles |
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2.42 miles |