Academy · Blackburn with Darwen

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Primary
Ages 3–11
Church of England

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Blackburn with Darwen council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3–11
Pupils: 203 (capacity 265)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn
Academy trust: CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
Phone: 01254703260
Address: St James Crescent, Darwen, BB3 0EY
Website: darwenstjames.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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