A good voluntary aided school school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
| 2024 | 105.0 | 104.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+0.5 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+0.5 per year)
Up 0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Church of England primary school with Christian values; inclusive to other faiths including Islam.
Welcome from Headteacher Mr D Stitcher inviting visits and emphasising Christian values and an inclusive school community.
Breakfast club and after-school extra-curricular activities
SEND information report 2025; SEND Information Report 2024; SEND Information Report 2023
Admissions are processed through Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's Children's Services; the school follows Blackburn with Darwen’s admissions policy; standard intake is 60; in-year admissions handled by the Local Authority; parish boundary; Determined Admissions Policy for 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
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