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Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Knowlesly Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2JA, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.8 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may want to consider the limited data on overall pupil progress.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2017Older 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 British95.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Location
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53.68032, -2.45392 · BB3 2JA
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN141483
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2017.
Is Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy a good school?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy scores 40.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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