St James' Church of England Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Address | Off Stopes Brow, BB3 0QP |
| School Website | www.stjameslowerdarwen.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1254698656 |
| URN | 119503 |
School Census
| Total | 184 |
| Girls/Boys | 95/89 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.6%/48.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 47 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/10/2024 | |
| 16/11/2011 | Good |
| 28/02/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/11/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 25 September 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 17 November 2015 | Short inspection | View |
| 16 November 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 June 2010 | Interim assessment | View |
| 28 February 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 December 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -2.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 0.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -2.6 |
| Maths Progress | 2.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 88% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 12.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.6% |
Nearby Schools
Lower Darwen Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Milking Lane, , BB3 0RB
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Holmbrook Close, , BB2 3UG