The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Vannessa Knowles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 550m away
Tullyallan Special School
Special school · 911m away
Darwen Vale High School
Secondary · 967m away
Lower Darwen Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Primary · 1.6km away
Eden School
Free school · 1.6km away
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 1.7km away
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Darwen, BB3 0AA, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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