Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School

Cherry Tree Lane, Blackburn, BB2 5NX
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Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Blackburn, BB2 5NX
172 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
23.30% FSM %
94 Boys
78 Girls
About Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School

Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 172 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Catherine Foster.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Region North West
Administrative District Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency Blackburn
Ward Livesey with Pleasington
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073467
URN 119423
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Nicola Duffy Chair of Governors 24/10/2025 23/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sara Barden Governor 31/10/2018 30/10/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Katie Barton Governor 22/04/2025 22/04/2029 Elected by school staff
Miss Laura Brailsford Governor 09/03/2022 08/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Foster Governor 06/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nik Gittins Governor 21/01/2022 20/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Linda Kennedy Governor 30/05/2025 30/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debby Lindsay Governor 22/11/2023 21/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Bryn Naylor Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Pat Rushton Governor 19/10/2023 18/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Susan Stevenson Governor 28/08/2023 27/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
0.64 km • Blackburn
Other
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
0.72 km • Blackburn
Other
Feniscowles Primary School
0.97 km • Blackburn
Other
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
1.25 km • BLACKBURN
Other
Meadowhead Junior School
1.25 km • Blackburn
Other
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
1.5 km • Blackburn
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen.
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School has 172 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is Mrs Catherine Foster.
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is at Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, BB2 5NX, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School: Does not have a sixth form.
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Foster
Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, BB2 5NX
01254201419
www.stfranciscep.co.uk
Location
BB2 5NX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119423
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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