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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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