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St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 201 pupils, and a capacity of 208 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

201

Pupils

208

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is managed by Blackburn with Darwen and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 0AA
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
15.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150080

Other Primary Schools in Darwen

If St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Darwen are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 208 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.