Voluntary aided school · Lancashire

Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School

Term dates

Voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Lancashire council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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How places are given: as a Church of England school, it may give priority to children of that faith, then usually by distance. Check its admissions policy.

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 25 families put this school as their first choice, and 26 places were offered. 25 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).

EntryPlaces offeredPut it firstGot their first choice
September 20262625100%
September 20252221100%
September 20241818100%

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

No club is registered with Ofsted at this school's address. Ask the school about breakfast or after-school care, or find clubs nearby.

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 17 April 2024: School remains Good (Improving).

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From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Pupils
204 (capacity 210)
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Blackburn
Phone
01706214134
Address
Regent Street, Rossendale, Haslingden, BB4 5HQ
Website
haslingden-st-james.lancs.sch.uk

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