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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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