Welcome to Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy

At Darwen St James, our Christian faith sits at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision—“Nurturing ambition through a living faith”—and our core values of love, hope, perseverance, courage, and friendship, we provide a warm, family environment where every child is known, cared for, and encouraged to shine.

From their very first steps in our Nursery right through to Year 6, we help our children grow into confident, kind, and ambitious young people who love learning and care for the world around them.

Join Our Academy Family

Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision, and we would love to welcome you into ours.

  • Nursery Places Available: We have places available in our nurturing Nursery class! It is the perfect place for your little one to make friends, explore, and get the very best start to their learning journey.

  • In-Year Admissions (Years 1 to 6): We currently have spaces available across all classes from Year 1 through to Year 6 (please note that our Reception class is currently full, but we do have a waiting list).

Come and See Us in Action!

There is no better way to get a feel for our school than to experience it for yourself. We would be delighted to show you around our academy, introduce you to our wonderful staff and pupils, and answer any questions you may have.

Whether you are looking for a Nursery place or an in year transfer, you are always welcome.

How to Book a Tour or Apply

To arrange a personal visit or to ask about places and the admissions process, please get in touch with our school office:

  • Telephone: 01254 703260

  • Email: dsjoffice@cidari.co.uk

  • In Person: Pop into the school office and speak to a member of our friendly team.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming your family to Darwen St James!

Click here to read the Blackburn with Darwen Coordinated Primary Admission Scheme for September 2025 admissions.

Click here to access the Parents Portal on the Blackburn with Darwen website to complete your primary school 25/26 application.

Visitors are always welcome, so if you would like to come and have a look around our Academy, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office to make an appointment.

Our Nursery Provision.

At Darwen St James our nursery provision is available for children ages 2,3 and 4 years old.

Click here to access the Parents Portal on the Blackburn with Darwen website to complete your 2 year old funding application.

You can view our Early Years page and all of the exciting things our youngest learners get up to here.