School is now closed for the summer and will re-open to children on 2nd September 2026.

What a year we've had! We have just found out we have been awarded our Specialist Inclusion Base which will open in the new term.

On top of this, this year saw our best ever set of results under the current system.

Congratulations to our:

- Year 6 Children for achieving exceptional SATs results

Maths 98% Expected | 66% Greater Depth

Grammar 97% Expected | 67% Greater Depth

Reading 93% Expected | 36% Greater Depth

- Year 4 Children for achieving unbelievable MTC results

83% of our children achieved FULL MARKS!

- Year 1 Children for achieving outstanding Phonics results

90% of our children passed their Phonics screening

- Reception Children for achieving such a high Good Level of Development

71% of our children achieved a GLD.

Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you in September!

School Results and Performance

We have updated this page to publish our most recent set of results from this academic year.

You can access these by downloading the file below. You can also view how St James' compares with other schools by visiting the Get Information About Schools website at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn - Find school and college performance data in England - GOV.UK (find-school-performance-data.service.gov.uk)

2025 - 2026 Academic Year Headline Results (this will be updated in September with more detailed results):

Reception:

71% of our children achieved a Good Level of Development

Year 1 Phonics:

90% of our children passed their Phonics Screening

Year 4 Multiplication Times Table Check

83% of our children achieved full marks.

Year 6 SATs Results: