St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

URN: 119502 • Blackburn BB1 8EG

Overview

Name
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
URN
119502
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
63.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Doug Stitcher (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01254698335
Website
Visit
Address
Earl Street, Blackburn BB1 8EG

Summary

St James' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Blackburn, serving a mixed-gender population of 436 pupils with a capacity for 480. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its mission to "value, inspire and develop each other within a happy, safe community based on Christian values and respect for other faiths." This ethos is reflected in the daily activities and interactions among staff and students.

The school offers a dedicated Forest School Pre-school and Nursery, aiming to provide exceptional early years education. St James' prioritises attendance, emphasising the importance of regular school participation for students' academic and personal development. The school encourages prospective parents to arrange personal tours to better understand the learning environment and community.

Support for students with special educational needs is provided by a dedicated SENDCo team, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive. St James' maintains open communication with families through regular newsletters and an informative website, fostering a strong school-home partnership.

Key details

LA
Blackburn with Darwen
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
480
Pupils
436
Boys
215
Girls
221
FSM %
18.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 436 215 221 480 18.50
2024-09-11 439 219 220 480 19.50
2023-09-11 447 231 216 480 17.70
2022-09-11 447 231 216 480 17.70
2021-09-11 425 218 207 480 17.10
2020-09-11 441 235 206 480 16.00

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