St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
About St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. That's a significant step up from its previous inspection in 2009, when the school was graded Requires Improvement. On the most revealing exam metric available, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits below the local authority average of 59% for primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, and places the school 36th out of 52 primaries in the area. Just 7% of pupils reached the higher standard in all three subjects. The school's overall ranking score of 52 puts it in the bottom half nationally, though it's worth noting that the school serves a community where 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2022Latest monitoring visit (7 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:05
Source: stjamesceprimaryblackburn.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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