Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 January 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 35th of 55 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?

Applications for Reception places at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen

Limes Avenue, Darwen, BB3 2SG

Local ranking35th of 55 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 January 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 23

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 161
Boys: 87 (53%)
Girls: 78 (47%)
Capacity: 210 (79% full)
SEND: 25.5%
FSM Eligible: 16.8%
EAL: 1.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.0%
SEN Support: 20.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,548/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.5%
White Irish: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
White Other: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
Other: 0.6%

92.5%

White British

2.5%

White Irish

1.9%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01254706264

office@stjosephs.blackburn.sch.uk

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Limes Avenue

Darwen, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119667
UKPRN: 10080353
Establishment No.: 3779

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