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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Darwen, BB3 0EY · Blackburn with Darwen · primary school

Ofsted: Inadequate · 2023 Mixed Primary Church of England
OfstedInadequate
Pupils194
FSM53.2%
KS2 expected37%

Catchment / designated area

LA sets and reviews a catchment area annually for each primary school; priority given within the catchment boundary.

Source: Blackburn with Darwen admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2023-02-22)

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Requires improvement

Category of concern: SM

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Darwen, BB3 3EB Holy Trinity VC School 0.5 mi · Primary · Good Darwen, BB3 2RW Avondale Primary School 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Darwen, BB3 1NN Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School 0.7 mi · Primary · Good DARWEN, BB3 2BW St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen 0.9 mi · Primary · Good DARWEN, BB3 2SG St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School 0.9 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Darwen, BB3 0HY

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Blackburn with Darwen admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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