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Holy Trinity VC School
Bank Top, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2RW, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.0 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
133
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
32%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With 91% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school demonstrates strong community support despite its Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 62%, which is above the national average, the higher standard achievement at 10% indicates room for growth. Overall, it may be a suitable choice for parents prioritizing a supportive environment, but potential applicants should consider the school's current performance and Ofsted rating.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School has high expectations
82%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.4%
Asian Pakistani9.8%
Black African4.5%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
White Other2.3%
Other2.3%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Location
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53.69486, -2.46937 · BB3 2RW
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119357
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.holytrinitydarwen.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Trinity VC School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Trinity VC School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Holy Trinity VC School a good school?
Holy Trinity VC School scores 6.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holy Trinity VC School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holy Trinity VC School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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