St James' Church of England Primary School

URN: 119503 • Darwen BB3 0QP

Overview

Name
St James' Church of England Primary School
URN
119503
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
51.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Melissa Tindall (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01254698656
Website
Visit
Address
Off Stopes Brow, Darwen BB3 0QP

Summary

St James' Church of England Primary School, located in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 191 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that aligns with its Christian values, promoting both academic excellence and personal development.

The curriculum at St James' is designed to engage students and support their learning journey, with a focus on developing key skills and knowledge across various subjects. The school also emphasizes the importance of British values, ensuring that pupils understand and respect diverse perspectives within their community.

St James' provides a range of support services for students, including special educational needs assistance, and actively involves parents and carers in the educational process. The school aims to create a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between families, staff, and local organizations to enhance the educational experience for all children. For more information, visit their website at www.stjameslowerdarwen.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Blackburn with Darwen
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
191
Boys
102
Girls
89
FSM %
25.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-09-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 191 102 89 210 25.10
2024-09-11 191 102 89 210 28.80
2023-09-11 189 92 97 210 32.30
2022-09-11 189 92 97 210 32.30
2021-09-11 191 99 92 210 27.20
2020-09-11 209 113 96 210 22.00

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