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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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