The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Ian Matthews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ross Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAurora Woodlands School
Independent · Very close
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 650m away
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Turncroft Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Darwen School
Independent · 1.5km away
Holy Trinity VC School
Primary · 1.5km away
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashleigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashleigh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashleigh Primary School?
Ashleigh Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashleigh Primary School take?
Ashleigh Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashleigh Primary School?
Ashleigh Primary School is in Darwen, BB3 2JT, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashleigh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashleigh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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