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St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School

St Albans Road, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0HY

Requires Improvement

Inspected 1 May 2024

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
38%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
195
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School

St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 195 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
195 / 225 (87%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

33.7%
Free school meals
10.3%
EAL
5.6%
SEN support
18.5%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

38%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
100
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%
Overall absence
15.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.48
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24
23
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24
12.84
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24
£51,252
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 33% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,840 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,695
Spend per pupil
£8,821
Income per pupil
35%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
St Albans Road, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0HY
Phone
01254701336
Headteacher
Emily Coolican

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School have?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School has 195 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).
How does St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
38% of pupils at St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School is located at St Albans Road, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0HY.

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