Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
257
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 257 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Susannah Burgess, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6698th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 27 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Turncroft Road, BB3 2BW, DARWEN, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2BW |
| Headteacher | Susannah Burgess |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 257 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.9% |
| School Capacity | 257 / 315 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6698th of 13,686
Nationally
963rd of 2,065
In North West
28th of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Turncroft Road, BB3 2BW, DARWEN
Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2BW
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