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Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

Knowlesly Road, Darwen, BB3 2JA

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Church of England

Pupils

205

Ages

4-11

FSM

9.8%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2017

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

74.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

65.0%

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About Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 205 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Knowlesly Road, Darwen, BB3 2JA | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

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

Mar 2023 — School remains Good
Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

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

Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

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

Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy located?

Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 2JA).

How many pupils attend Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?

Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy has around 205 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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

View Darwen, St Barnabas 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.