The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Emily Coolican (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
St Albans Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTullyallan Special School
Special school · 423m away
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 550m away
Darwen Vale High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Secondary · 1.4km away
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Trinity VC School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lower Darwen Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School take?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School is in Darwen, BB3 0HY, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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