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Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary

Ellison Fold Terrace, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3EB, Blackburn with Darwen


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.4 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
160
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in its KS2 expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average. However, it faces challenges in achieving higher standards, as no pupils reached the higher benchmark. Overall, it ranks better than 39% of schools, indicating a decent level of performance within its local context.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 6 October 2021Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.64%Bottom 48% 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 British56.3%
Asian Pakistani17.5%
Asian Other5.0%
Other5.0%
White Other4.4%
Black African3.8%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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53.69670, -2.45623 · BB3 3EB

School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN141838
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary rated by Ofsted?

Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 October 2021.

Is Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary a good school?

Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary scores 39.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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