
St James' Church of England Primary School is located in Lower Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0QP. This voluntary aided primary school serves pupils aged 4 to 11 and currently has a total of 191 students enrolled, with a capacity of 210. As a mixed-gender school, its student body comprises 102 boys and 89 girls. The school is situated in an urban setting and serves the local community of Darwen, emphasizing its connection to the Church of England through its religious character. The school’s motto reflects its commitment to education rooted in faith and values, though specific wording was not found. As a local authority maintained school, it is dedicated to providing quality education while fostering a nurturing environment for all its students.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)