The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Ham (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Knowlesly Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshleigh Primary School
Primary · 650m away
Aurora Woodlands School
Independent · 723m away
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Turncroft Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Darwen School
Independent · 1.7km away
Holy Trinity VC School
Primary · 1.9km away
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy take?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is in Darwen, BB3 2JA, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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