Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
URN: 140891 • Darwen BB3 0EY
Overview
- Name
- Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
- URN
- 140891
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 27.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Peckson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254703260
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St James Crescent, Darwen BB3 0EY
Summary
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. As a Church of England academy, it integrates its Christian ethos into the curriculum, aiming to nurture ambition and foster positive citizenship among its 194 pupils. The school operates under the Cidari Multi-Academy Trust and serves children from ages 2 to 11.
The curriculum at Darwen St James is broad and balanced, focusing on engaging lessons that often reflect the interests of the students, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The school promotes a Growth Mindset approach, encouraging resilience and risk-taking in learning. Regular trips, visitors, and annual residential experiences for Year 6 enhance the educational experience, while whole school challenge mornings foster teamwork and perseverance.
Support for students is a priority, with a dedicated Pupil Wellbeing Coordinator and assistant ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of the school community. The academy maintains an open-door policy for parents, promoting strong communication and collaboration between home and school.
The curriculum at Darwen St James is broad and balanced, focusing on engaging lessons that often reflect the interests of the students, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The school promotes a Growth Mindset approach, encouraging resilience and risk-taking in learning. Regular trips, visitors, and annual residential experiences for Year 6 enhance the educational experience, while whole school challenge mornings foster teamwork and perseverance.
Support for students is a priority, with a dedicated Pupil Wellbeing Coordinator and assistant ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of the school community. The academy maintains an open-door policy for parents, promoting strong communication and collaboration between home and school.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- [email protected] (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- 01254 703260 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Capacity
- 265
- Pupils
- 194
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 53.20
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 194 | 94 | 100 | 265 | 53.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 208 | 121 | 87 | 265 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 213 | 117 | 96 | 265 | 49.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 213 | 117 | 96 | 265 | 49.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 183 | 101 | 82 | 265 | 47.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 194 | 111 | 83 | 265 | 46.50 |
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