A good voluntary aided school school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen.
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 | 102.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 101.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.5 per year)
Up 2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Like St. Joseph, we work hard, trust God and serve others."
The ethos is centred on the teachings of Jesus Christ; Gospel values include Love, Family, Faith, Hope, Forgiveness, Service, Truth and Justice.
Welcome to our school website. St Joseph’s is a one-form entry Roman Catholic primary school in Darwen. We aim to provide a holistic education that is rooted in Catholic values, supporting children to develop academically, morally and spiritually. The Headteacher is Mrs Brown.
Clubs
Reception admissions and general admissions information. Maximum class size 30. Application forms are available directly from the school. The closing date for Primary School Admissions for September 2026 is 15 January 2026. The online application service is available from 4 September 2025. Appeals timetable information is provided.
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