St James' Church of England Primary School
Off Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0QP
Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)
PrimaryVoluntary aided schoolMixedChurch of England
About the school
“Being a part of the Church school family at St James’ Primary School means joining a community that cherishes each individual as a unique creation, fostering a sense of belonging rooted in Christian principles.”
Established school - open since before current records began.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 8 December 2024
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 202
- Phone
- 01254698656
- Website
- www.stjameslowerdarwen.co.uk