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St James' Church of England Primary School
Off Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0QP, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.1 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid educational standards, particularly with 50% of students meeting expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% expressing they would recommend the school. However, only 4% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 29 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.8%
Asian Indian15.2%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.72390, -2.46359 · BB3 0QP
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119503
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjameslowerdarwen.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 October 2024.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School scores 41.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St James' Church of England Primary School?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James' Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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