Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

URN: 119458 • DARWEN BB3 2BW

Overview

Name
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
URN
119458
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Susannah Burgess (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01254701299
Website
Visit
Address
Turncroft Road, DARWEN BB3 2BW

Summary

Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary Aided school located in the heart of Darwen, serving the local parish. With a capacity of 315 pupils, the school currently accommodates 257 students across mixed gender classes. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting Love, Respect, Trust, Truthfulness, and Forgiveness, which guide the children's educational journey and personal development.

The curriculum at St Peter's is designed to be broad and engaging, tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of the children. The school emphasizes outdoor learning through its forest school programme, allowing students to explore their environment while developing essential skills such as independence and social interaction. The dedicated teaching staff strive to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages every child to reach their full potential.

Community involvement is highly valued at St Peter's, with parents encouraged to participate in their children's education. The school hosts informative meetings throughout the year to keep parents engaged and informed about various educational topics, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.

Key details

LA
Blackburn with Darwen
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
257
Boys
144
Girls
113
FSM %
31.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 257 144 113 315 31.90
2024-09-11 254 137 117 315 35.40
2023-09-11 279 146 133 315 30.10
2022-09-11 279 146 133 315 30.10
2021-09-11 274 140 134 315 30.70
2020-09-11 291 155 136 315 26.80

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