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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy term dates
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Blackburn with Darwen council's standard term dates. We don't have Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Blackburn with Darwen council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Darwen, Lancashire BB3 0EY
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 203
Trust: Cidari Education Limited
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Website: www.darwenstjames.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in July 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Blackburn with Darwen council's standard term dates — Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.