St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen — Primary School in DARWEN

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen

DARWEN, BB3 2SG

161 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.90% FSM %

89 Boys

72 Girls

About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in DARWEN, Blackburn with Darwen, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 161 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Leanne Brown.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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	Darwen West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10080353
URN	119667
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr David Ray	Chair of Governors	15/01/2014	31/12/2026	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Benjamin Davies	Governor	04/02/2022	04/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kelly Hewitt	Governor	20/10/2023	19/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Melissa Hilton	Governor	25/09/2025	24/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Bernard Hughes	Governor	30/11/2022	30/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steven Ingham	Governor	01/01/2024	01/01/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Nadia Jones	Governor	28/09/2024	27/09/2028	Elected by parents
Father Brian Kealey	Governor	30/09/2025	30/09/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Catherine Lucas	Governor	09/12/2022	09/12/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Steve Ollerton	Governor	10/05/2021	09/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Owen	Governor	10/05/2021	09/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Ray	Governor	15/01/2014	31/12/2026	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB

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Holy Trinity VC School

0.63 km • Darwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in DARWEN, Blackburn with Darwen.

How many pupils does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen have?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen has 161 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

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

Yes, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?

The Headteacher at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen is Mrs Leanne Brown.

Where is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen located?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen is at Limes Avenue, DARWEN, BB3 2SG, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.

Does St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen currently open?

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Leanne Brown

Limes Avenue, DARWEN, BB3 2SG

01254706264

www.stjosephsrcp.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119667

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026