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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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