Higher Croft Community Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Higher Croft Community Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Fishmoor Drive, Blackburn, BB2 3UY |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr S Robinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119223 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 200 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Childrens Centre Winterton Road , BB3 0ER | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Croft Community Primary School Fishmoor Drive , Higher Croft BB2 3UY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Holmbrook Close , BB2 3UG | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Infant School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Off Stopes Brow , Lower Darwen BB3 0QP | - not rated | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Community Junior School Park Lee Road , BB2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton High School Manxman Road , BB2 3ER | - not rated | 510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth High School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HT | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Evelyn Fox Special School Roman Road , BB1 2LA | - not rated | 870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackamoor Special School Roman Road , BB1 2LA | - not rated | 870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.