St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
URN: 119666 • Darwen BB3 0AA
Overview
- Name
- St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
- URN
- 119666
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vannessa Knowles (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Blackburn Road, Darwen BB3 0AA
Summary
St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Darwen, is a voluntary aided primary school within the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. With a current enrollment of 199 pupils and a capacity for 210, the school serves a mixed-gender population and has a free school meal percentage of 18.1%. The school operates under the Romero Catholic Academy Trust and is dedicated to fostering a supportive and respectful learning environment.
The school day runs from 8:40 AM to 3:15 PM, with registration at 8:45 AM, providing a total of 32.5 hours of education per week. St Edward's aims to equip students with the skills necessary for their future learning journeys, emphasizing values such as love, respect, and compassion. The curriculum is designed to promote creativity and excellence, ensuring that children are happy and engaged in their learning.
St Edward's is committed to building a strong community, encouraging parental involvement and participation in school events. The school regularly hosts activities such as coffee mornings and assemblies, fostering connections among families and enhancing the overall school experience.
The school day runs from 8:40 AM to 3:15 PM, with registration at 8:45 AM, providing a total of 32.5 hours of education per week. St Edward's aims to equip students with the skills necessary for their future learning journeys, emphasizing values such as love, respect, and compassion. The curriculum is designed to promote creativity and excellence, ensuring that children are happy and engaged in their learning.
St Edward's is committed to building a strong community, encouraging parental involvement and participation in school events. The school regularly hosts activities such as coffee mornings and assemblies, fostering connections among families and enhancing the overall school experience.
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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
- 199
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 104
- FSM %
- 18.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 199 | 95 | 104 | 210 | 18.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 95 | 104 | 210 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 204 | 102 | 102 | 208 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 204 | 102 | 102 | 208 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 209 | 105 | 104 | 208 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 101 | 105 | 208 | 10.70 |
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