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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Newsletter - Friday 5th September 2025 (download)
- Newsletter - Friday 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter - Friday 19th September 2025 (download)
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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