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Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is a academy converter in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. The school has 194 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Primary Ages 3–11 194 PupilsURN 140891
Ofsted Report
Inspected July 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementRequires Improvement
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
37%↓ -23pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
53%↓ -20pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
63%↓ -10pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
47%↓ -25pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
92.3%↓ -2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
26.5↓ -6pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
53.2%↑ +29pp
Free School Meals
194 / 265
73%
Capacity
About
School overview
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is a academy converter in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. The school has 194 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Laura Peckson
Age Range
3 — 11
School Hours
07:00 – 16:00
Telephone
01254703260
Website
Address
Darwen, BB3 0EY
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
The School Day
07:00
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
16:00
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 12 available
Archery
Art
Band
Climbing
Computing
Dance
Football
Music
Netball
Reading
Science
Tennis
Awards & Accreditations
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Sing Up
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Book Bag
Cardigan
Pinafore Dress
Polo Shirt
School Shoes
Skirt
Socks
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Grey
Red
White
PE Kit
Joggers
Pe Kit
Pe Bag
Pumps
Shorts
Sweatshirt
T-Shirt
Trainers
