St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
URN: 119667 • DARWEN BB3 2SG
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
- URN
- 119667
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Leanne Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254706264
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Limes Avenue, DARWEN BB3 2SG
Summary
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School in Darwen is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 161 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where kindness, courage, and peace are central to its ethos. The mission statement reflects the school's dedication to serving the community and placing Christ at the heart of education.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to prepare pupils for future success, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school prides itself on its excellent behaviour standards and the respectful relationships fostered among pupils, staff, and visitors.
St Joseph's prioritises the well-being of its staff, implementing measures to support workload management, which contributes to a positive school culture. The leadership team is deeply committed to the school's mission, ensuring that all pupils feel happy, safe, and well-prepared for later life. For more information, visit their website at www.stjosephsrcp.co.uk.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to prepare pupils for future success, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school prides itself on its excellent behaviour standards and the respectful relationships fostered among pupils, staff, and visitors.
St Joseph's prioritises the well-being of its staff, implementing measures to support workload management, which contributes to a positive school culture. The leadership team is deeply committed to the school's mission, ensuring that all pupils feel happy, safe, and well-prepared for later life. For more information, visit their website at www.stjosephsrcp.co.uk.
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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
- 161
- Boys
- 89
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 14.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 161 | 89 | 72 | 210 | 14.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 94 | 83 | 210 | 17.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 172 | 95 | 77 | 210 | 20.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 172 | 95 | 77 | 210 | 20.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 87 | 84 | 210 | 13.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 167 | 87 | 80 | 210 | 10.20 |
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