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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- School Spider (other)
- St James' Church (other)
- Diocese of Blackburn (other)
- Click here to apply for a place for your child at St. James' C of E Primary School (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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