The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 161
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Limes Avenue, DARWEN, Lancashire, BB3 2SG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen currently has 161 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen take?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen is in DARWEN, BB3 2SG, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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