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Blackburn Primary School

Baring Road, Rotherham, S61 2BU
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Blackburn Primary School
Rotherham, S61 2BU
178 Pupils
235 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
24.30% FSM %
114 Boys
64 Girls
About Blackburn Primary School

Blackburn Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Rotherham, Rotherham, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 178 pupils on roll. School capacity: 235. Current headteacher: Robert Barr.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Rotherham
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Rotherham
Parliamentary Constituency Rotherham
Ward Rotherham West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075692
URN 106834
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Phillips Chair of Governors 01/01/2026 01/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Claire Sneath Chair of Governors 01/09/2022 02/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Sneath Chair of Governors 03/11/2025 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Robert Barr Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Caroline Birkinshaw Governor 09/04/2023 08/04/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Alison Brown Governor 15/03/2022 15/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Clayton Governor 26/03/2025 25/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Hardy Governor 15/03/2022 10/12/2025 Elected by parents
Lauren Hickey Governor 05/10/2022 04/10/2026 Elected by parents
Sarah Phillips Governor 02/11/2022 01/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Sneath Governor 03/11/2021 02/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Sneath Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blackburn Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Rotherham, Rotherham.
Blackburn Primary School has 178 pupils, with a capacity of 235.
Blackburn Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Blackburn Primary School is Mr Robert Barr.
Blackburn Primary School is at Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham, S61 2BU, in the Rotherham local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Blackburn Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Blackburn Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Robert Barr
Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham, S61 2BU
01709740412
www.blackburnprimaryschool.org.uk/
Location
S61 2BU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106834
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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