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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

St James Crescent, Darwen, BB3 0EY

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Church of England

Pupils

194

Ages

3-11

FSM

53.2%

Capacity

265

Ofsted

Inadequate

Feb 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

53.0%

Writing

47.0%

Maths

63.0%

RWM Combined

37.0%

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About Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 37% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 194 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St James Crescent, Darwen, BB3 0EY | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Apr 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Feb 2023 — Inadequate
Dec 2011 — Good (predecessor: Darwen St James' Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

What is Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 37% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy located?

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 0EY).

How many pupils attend Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy has around 194 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy with other schools?

View Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy'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.