Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in July 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy has 203 pupils on roll.

What ages does Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy take?

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy located?

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is located in Darwen, BB3 0EY, Blackburn with Darwen.

How do I apply to Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.7% of pupils at Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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