The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 133
- Capacity
- 32%
- FSM
- 52.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Susannah Burgess (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Bank Top, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDarwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Secondary · Very close
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · 424m away
Darwen School
Independent · 595m away
Turncroft Nursery School
Nursery · 721m away
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 879m away
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 922m away
Tullyallan Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Ashleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity VC School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity VC School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity VC School?
Holy Trinity VC School currently has 133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Trinity VC School take?
Holy Trinity VC School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Trinity VC School?
Holy Trinity VC School is in Darwen, BB3 2RW, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Trinity VC School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Trinity VC School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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