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St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Catchment Area

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

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is a voluntary aided primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 436 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

436

Pupils

480

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Catchment Area Information

Admission to St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn 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: 91% 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 James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn — School Information

Full address
Earl Street, Blackburn, BB1 8EG
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
119502

Other Primary Schools in Blackburn

If St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

Is St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn oversubscribed?

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn 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 James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn cover?

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is a primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.