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Avondale Primary School
Durham Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1NN, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.5 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
402
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 72% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's above-average performance. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
White Other2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.70217, -2.47927 · BB3 1NN
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119294
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.avondaleschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Avondale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Avondale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2018.
Is Avondale Primary School a good school?
Avondale Primary School scores 65.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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