There are 21 schools in Darwen (excluding independent schools), including 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Darwen has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There is 1 school in Darwen under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Darwen
| Total Schools | 21 |
| Total Pupils | 5,831 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 18.95 |
| Median Free School Meals | 26% |
The median school in Darwen has 26% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 24th highest figure in Lancashire. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 4 of Darwen's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Darwen is 18.95 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 84th lowest ratio in Lancashire, and the 290th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
Primaries
13
15% Outstanding • 77% Good
Secondaries
3
0% Outstanding • 33% Good
Most of Darwen's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 10 schools or 77% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very high - about 38% and 31% of primary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Darwen's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 236 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Avondale Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
Church of England | |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 265 |
Special Measures |
Very low |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Holy Trinity VC School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Church of England | |
| Lower Darwen Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 225 |
Outstanding |
Low |
Low |
Church of England | |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | 4–11 yrs | 208 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| Sudell Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Most of Darwen's secondary schools have been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 67% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very low - about 67% and 33% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Darwen's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy | 11–19 yrs | 1,600 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Low |
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| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio | 13–19 yrs | 300 |
Good |
Very low |
Very low |
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| Darwen Vale High School | 11–16 yrs | 1,200 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Low |