The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 18.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Doug Stitcher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Earl Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael With St John CofE Primary School
Primary · 665m away
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 952m away
Blackburn College
16 plus · 1.1km away
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 1.1km away
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ashworth Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn take?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is in Blackburn, BB1 8EG, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn have a sixth form?
No, St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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