St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 2–11, in Blackburn, BB1, in the Blackburn with Darwen council area. It has 395 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (7 December 2022): School remains Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 7 December 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (23 April 2013) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 66 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 2 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 58 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 395 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 21.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 97.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 20.87% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.15% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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