Best Catholic Schools in Darwen
2 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Darwen, 6.3% of schools are Roman Catholic, with 2 schools out of 32 offering a mix of primary and secondary education.
- The local Ofsted rating for Catholic schools in Darwen shows 100% Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90%, with 0 Outstanding and 1 Good rating.
- Catholic schools in Darwen have 362 pupils, with 17.7% eligible for free school meals, below the national average of 23.8%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.88.
- With 19.1% of pupils having special educational needs, Catholic schools in Darwen spend £7,087 per pupil, below the national average of £7,460, and achieve 40% meeting KS2 expected standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 32 catholic schools in Darwen, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 40% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.56 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,087 | £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.