The short version
Average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 160
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 42.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
- Head
- Principal Jenna Harty (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ellison Fold Terrace, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3EB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary's Ofsted rating?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary currently has 160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary take?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary is in Darwen, BB3 3EB, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary have a sixth form?
No, Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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