Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy — Primary School in Blackburn

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Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy

Blackburn, BB1 2DR

162 Pupils

210 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

30.90% FSM %

83 Boys

79 Girls

About Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy

Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Blackburn, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 162 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Andrea Gray.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Hyndburn
Parliamentary Constituency	Hyndburn
Ward	St Oswald's
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
Trust / Sponsor	CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-04-2023
UKPRN	10092107
URN	149624
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Craig Fishwick	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/04/2023	31/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Chester	Local Governor	01/04/2023	31/03/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Heather Feehan	Local Governor	01/04/2023	31/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Andrea Gray	Local Governor	01/04/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Sean Holliday	Local Governor	01/04/2023	31/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Raimonda Holt	Local Governor	29/09/2025	28/09/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Patricia Hood	Local Governor	01/04/2023	31/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amy Leigh	Local Governor	01/04/2023	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Lauren O'Hagan	Local Governor	11/12/2023	10/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Kirsten Price	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Charlotte Rolfe	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Shadsworth Infant School

0.71 km • Blackburn

Other

Intack Primary School

1.03 km • Blackburn

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St Antony's RC Primary School

1.12 km • Blackburn

Other

Shadsworth Junior School

1.21 km • Arran Avenue

Other

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

1.26 km • Blackburn

Other

Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School

1.52 km • Oswaldtwistle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy?

Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Blackburn, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy have?

Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy has 162 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy?

Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy?

The Headteacher at Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Andrea Gray.

Where is Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy located?

Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is at Mount St James, Stanhill Road, Blackburn, BB1 2DR, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy currently open?

Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Andrea Gray

Mount St James, Stanhill Road, Blackburn, BB1 2DR

01254667222

www.knuzdenstoswalds.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 149624

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026