St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

URN: 150080 • Darwen BB3 0AA

Overview

Name
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN
150080
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Vannessa Knowles (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01254701616
Website
Visit
Address
Blackburn Road, Darwen BB3 0AA

Summary

St Edward's RC Primary School, located in Darwen, is a mixed voluntary academy with a current enrolment of 201 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 208. The school operates under the Romero Catholic Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and respectful environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The school day runs from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, with registration at 8:45 am.

The ethos of St Edward's is deeply rooted in Catholic values, aiming to instil principles of love, respect, honesty, and compassion in its students. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child is successful, confident, and well-prepared for their future educational journeys. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and creative, promoting a love for learning among students.

St Edward's also emphasizes community involvement, hosting various events such as coffee mornings and assemblies to foster connections among families and staff. With a focus on holistic development, the school strives to create a nurturing environment that supports both academic achievement and personal growth.

Key details

LA
Blackburn with Darwen
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
208
Pupils
201
Boys
99
Girls
102
FSM %
15.40
Open date
2024-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 201 99 102 208 15.40
2024-09-11 208

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