St Anne’s RC Primary School Achieves IQM Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence Status

August 14, 2026

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Congratulations to everyone at St Anne’s RC Primary School on achieving the IQM Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence Status. This recognition celebrates the school’s outstanding commitment to inclusion, ensuring that every child is valued, supported and empowered to flourish.

Rooted In Faith

St Anne’s Roman Catholic (RC) Primary School is a one‑form‑entry primary school situated in the town centre of Blackburn. The school includes a nursery and serves a complex and richly diverse community with an unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of each individual pupil. St Anne’s aims to nurture the whole child academically, socially, physically and spiritually, within a secure and loving environment rooted in the Gospel values of forgiveness, reconciliation and hope. As a Catholic community, the school promotes the belief that every child is a unique creation made in the image of God. This faith‑driven ethos creates a culture of compassion, fairness and dignity for all, where children are encouraged to recognise their God‑given talents and understand their role within the school and the wider world.

Inclusion At Heart

Inclusion sits at the heart of Saint Anne’s RC Primary School. High-quality teaching, early identification of need and carefully planned interventions ensure that pupils receive personalised support and appropriate challenge. Staff share a collective belief in the entitlement of every child, regardless of background, starting point or additional need – to access an ambitious, high‑quality curriculum. The school provides a nurturing, supportive environment where pupils feel valued, respected and able to succeed.

Stronger Through Partnerships

Inclusive provision is significantly enhanced through strong collaborative work with external partners, ensuring a coordinated and multidisciplinary approach. The school engages proactively with a wide range of professionals, specialists and community organisations to ensure that support is timely, tailored and impactful. This joint approach enhances pupils’ academic, social and emotional development, ensuring that interventions are purposeful, evidence‑based and sustained.

Belonging Builds Success

The school’s inclusive ethos is reflected throughout daily life. Belonging, kindness and community are visibly embedded in relationships and routines. Staff work with determination to support families, recognising the challenges faced by many within the local community, and offering a range of pastoral, emotional and spiritual support. Community engagement is strong, with high levels of involvement in events such as coffee mornings, celebrations, and charitable initiatives.

Find Out More About IQM

The Inclusion Quality Mark provides schools with a nationally recognised framework for developing and celebrating inclusive practice.

If your school is interested in achieving the IQM Inclusive School Award, contact the IQM team on 028 7127 7857 or email admin@iqmaward.com.

To find out more about IQM and request a free information pack, visit www.iqmaward.com.