Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
URN: 141483 • Darwen BB3 2JA
Overview
- Name
- Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
- URN
- 141483
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Ham (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01254702996
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Knowlesly Road, Darwen BB3 2JA
Summary
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is a mixed academy converter located in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. With a current enrolment of 205 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school promotes a strong Christian ethos, guided by core Gospel values such as Trust, Forgiveness, and Respect. The school's mission is to inspire children to achieve their full potential through rich and engaging learning experiences.
The curriculum at St Barnabas is designed to foster a love of learning, encouraging students to grow academically and socially within a supportive environment. The school emphasizes collaboration among staff, governors, parents, and the local parish church, creating a close-knit community that values encouragement and service.
Parents are invited to engage with the school through various events and activities, such as the upcoming Stay and Play Open Morning. St Barnabas also maintains an active online presence, providing updates on school activities and achievements, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education.
The curriculum at St Barnabas is designed to foster a love of learning, encouraging students to grow academically and socially within a supportive environment. The school emphasizes collaboration among staff, governors, parents, and the local parish church, creating a close-knit community that values encouragement and service.
Parents are invited to engage with the school through various events and activities, such as the upcoming Stay and Play Open Morning. St Barnabas also maintains an active online presence, providing updates on school activities and achievements, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education.
Useful links
- Virtual tour (other)
- Worship Our Way (WOW) Group (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- page (other)
- Collective Worship (other)
- SIAMS (other)
- Read more (other)
- Read more (other)
- page (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 9.80
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 98 | 107 | 210 | 9.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 202 | 102 | 100 | 210 | 9.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 114 | 93 | 210 | 8.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 114 | 93 | 210 | 8.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 116 | 89 | 210 | 8.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 198 | 120 | 78 | 210 | 10.60 |
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