Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
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Darwen, BB3 0EY
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 1% in England
52 of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen
Pupils
203
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
7.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 19% | 28% | 37% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Reading | 27% | 38% | 53% | |
| Writing | 31% | 34% | 47% | |
| Maths | 38% | 34% | 63% |
Nearby primary schools
- Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary · 0.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 3% in England
- Holy Trinity VC School · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
- Avondale Primary School · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 31% in England
- Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School · 0.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 28% in England
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School · 0.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
Best primary schools in Darwen · Best primary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is in East Darwen (typical home £135,000, crime high).
What is Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is in the bottom 1% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.