How many pupils does St James' Church of England Primary School have?

St James' Church of England Primary School has 191 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St James' Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?

St James' Church of England Primary School is located at Off Stopes Brow, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0QP.

St James' Church of England Primary School

Off Stopes Brow, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0QP

Not rated

Inspected 29 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

191

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St James' Church of England Primary School

St James' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 191 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 191 / 210 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 October 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

25.2%

Free school meals

24.3%

EAL

5.8%

SEN support

11.5%

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)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

13.5%

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.

9.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

20.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

9.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

£47,446

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£113 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.9 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.

£7,159

Spend per pupil

£7,409

Income per pupil

40%

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: Off Stopes Brow, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0QP
Phone: 01254698656
Headteacher: Melissa Tindall
Website: www.stjameslowerdarwen.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St James' Church of England Primary School?: St James' 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 James' Church of England Primary School have?: St James' Church of England Primary School has 191 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St James' Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?: St James' Church of England Primary School is located at Off Stopes Brow, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0QP.

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