Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School, Haslingden

In its own words: "We are a safe, loving, supportive, Christian family which values each child’s individuality and uniqueness created in the image of God. We nurture the talents given by God to inspire pupils to achieve and succeed, and foster a sense of awe and wonder of God’s world: A very warm welcome to you all!"

From the headteacher's welcome: "Growing in God’s Love, Learning as we go. Sowing Seeds of Kindness. (Matthew 13 Parable of the Sower) We are a safe, loving, supportive, Christian family which values each child’s individuality and uniqueness created in the image of God."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 77% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School are Haslingden Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths); St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 90% maths); St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); and Haslingden Broadway Primary School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 69% reading, 59% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School.

54.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (61%), White British (23%) and Black (6%).

In 2026, 26 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Rawtenstall (East Lancashire Railway), about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Regent Street (opposite), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School are All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.1 miles); Haslingden High School and Sixth Form (1.3 miles); and Alder Grange School (1.8 miles).