Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Commons Lane, Blackburn, BB2 7LL
103 Pupils
105 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
7.10% FSM %
46 Boys
57 Girls
About Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Blackburn and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 103 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Victoria Gow.

Information on Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Ribble Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Ribble Valley
Ward Mellor
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072072
URN 119415
Data Last Updated 08-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (2)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Janet Leaver Chair of Governors 18/11/2024 16/07/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Dawn Burton Governor 28/02/2024 28/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 103 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mrs Victoria Gow.
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LL, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Gow
Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119415
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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