Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St James' Church of England Primary School

Off Stopes Brow, Darwen, BB3 0QP
191 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
25.10% FSM %
102 Boys
89 Girls
About St James' Church of England Primary School

St James' Church of England Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Darwen and the surrounding area in Blackburn with Darwen with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 191 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Melissa Tindall.

Information on St James' Church of England Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Region North West
Administrative District Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency Rossendale and Darwen
Ward Blackburn South & Lower Darwen
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080243
URN 119503
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Rev Andrew Cole Chair of Governors 12/08/2025 11/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorraine Bracken Governor 24/01/2023 23/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Charlotte Cassidy-Garner Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sophie Harry Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Rebecca Roberts Governor 27/09/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Lillian Salton Governor 02/10/2014 01/10/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Claire Slater Governor 13/07/2022 12/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carole Tatham Governor 20/02/2024 19/02/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Miss Melissa Tindall Governor 04/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
St James' Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen.
St James' Church of England Primary School has 191 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St James' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St James' Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St James' Church of England Primary School is Miss Melissa Tindall.
St James' Church of England Primary School is at Off Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0QP, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St James' Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St James' Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Melissa Tindall
Off Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0QP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119503
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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