St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
87%
Capacity
195
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
St Cuthbert'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 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 225 places).
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Emily Coolican, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13177th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 17 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Tennis, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, St Cuthbert'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 | St Albans Road, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0HY |
| Headteacher | Emily Coolican |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.3% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 225 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (32%)
13177th of 13,686
Nationally
1965th of 2,065
In North West
48th of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
32%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
25%
'23/24
32%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
St Albans Road, Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0HY
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