Best Schools in Darwen
32 schools in Darwen
Key Facts
- Darwen has a total of 32 schools, with 85.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong educational foundation in the area.
- Primary schools in Darwen have 49.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a gap in performance.
- Secondary schools in Darwen have a Progress 8 score of -0.56, an Attainment 8 score of 40.28, and 35.7% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, below national averages.
- In Darwen, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.83 and spend £7,915 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.07 and spend £8,649 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Darwen
14 nurseries in Darwen
Top Primary Schools in Darwen
15 primary schools in Darwen
Crosshill Special School
Ofsted
Good
Darwen, BB3 1HZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.6%
Pupils175
P/T Ratio9.0
Avondale Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Darwen, BB3 1NN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.7%
Pupils402
P/T Ratio21.6
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Darwen, BB3 0AA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils201
P/T Ratio25.1
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Darwen, BB3 3NH
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence3.7%
Pupils231
P/T Ratio20.6
Top Secondary Schools in Darwen
3 secondary schools in Darwen
Frequently Asked Questions
Darwen has 32 schools, including 15 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 14 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 83% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 49% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.56 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 25% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,998 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.