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Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Turncroft Road, BB3 2BW, DARWEN, Lancashire, BB3 2BW, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.4 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
257
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 90% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at 10%, the overall results indicate a solid foundation for learning. Parental satisfaction is likely to be bolstered by the school's commitment to a nurturing environment, although the LocaleIQ score suggests there are areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2022Quality 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
Black African2.7%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.69157, -2.45652 · BB3 2BW
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN119458
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stpeterscep.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2022.
Is Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School scores 18.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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