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St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

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St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

Earl Street, Blackburn, BB1 8EG

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
436
Ages
2-11
FSM
18.5%
Capacity
480
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2013

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
83.0%
Writing
67.0%
Maths
90.0%
RWM Combined
66.0%

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About St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is a primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 66% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 436 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Earl Street, Blackburn, BB1 8EG | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

What is St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn's latest exam results?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn: KS2 2024/25: 66% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn located?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is a primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB1 8EG).
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn has around 436 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn with other schools?
View St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Blackburn with Darwen.