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St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

Voluntary aided school · Blackburn · BB1 8EG

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

395

Local authority

Blackburn with Darwen

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 395 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 23.8%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Blackburn
79
Primary schools in Blackburn
54
Academies among open schools in Blackburn
18% (14)
Open schools in BB1
37
Primary in BB1
25
Open schools in Blackburn with Darwen LA
89
Primary in Blackburn with Darwen LA
56

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BlackburnNear BB1

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
119502

Location

Address
Earl Street
Postcode
BB1 8EG
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
395
Boys / girls
199 / 196
School capacity
480
Capacity fill
395 / 480 (82%)
Free school meals
23.8%
FSM pupils
86
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Telephone
01254698335
Website
www.stjamesceprimaryblackburn.co.uk/

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