Shadsworth Infant 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.
Shadsworth Infant School currently has around 219 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL |
| Website: | www.shadsworthinfants.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01254698002 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gillian Crompton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119220 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 220 |
| Number of Pupils: | 219 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 108 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.10% | 160 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 7.80% | 17 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadsworth Infant School Rothesay Road , BB1 2EL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's RC Primary School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HP | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Mount St James , Stanhill Road BB1 2DR | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Mount St James , Stanhill Road BB1 2DR | - not rated | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth Junior School , Blackburn With Darwen BB1 2ET | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | - not rated | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth High School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HT | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Technology College Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HT | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Virtual School Shadsworth Childrens Centre , Shadsworth Road BB1 2HR | - not rated | 699 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda 32 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.