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Lower Darwen Primary School
Milking Lane, Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0RB, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.2 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
389
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates commendable performance, particularly excelling in KS2 expected reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 92% nationally. However, the school faces challenges in achieving higher standards, as no students reached this level. Overall, while there are strengths in foundational academic areas, parents may want to consider the opportunities for improvement in higher achievement metrics.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.0%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black African0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Location
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53.71936, -2.47019 · BB3 0RB
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119120
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lowerdarwenprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lower Darwen Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lower Darwen Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Lower Darwen Primary School a good school?
Lower Darwen Primary School scores 12.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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