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St James' Church of England Primary School

St James' Church of England Primary School, Darwen
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Off Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0QP

A Good-rated primary school in Darwen where 50% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
191
Ages
4-11
FSM
25.1%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
68.0%
Writing
54.0%
Maths
61.0%
RWM Combined
50.0%

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About St James' Church of England Primary School

St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 24 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 191 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Off Stopes Brow, Darwen, BB3 0QP | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2024 — Good
  2. Sept 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Nov 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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

What is St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about St James' Church of England Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 24 responses): 96% of parents would recommend St James' Church of England Primary School.
What are St James' Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?
St James' Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School located?
St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 0QP).
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School has around 191 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James' Church of England Primary School with other schools?
View St James' Church of England Primary School'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.