Educational Establishments
Ashleigh Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mr Ian Matthews |
|---|---|
| Address | Ashleigh Primary School Ross Street Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JT |
| Website | http://www.ashleighdarwen.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01254703171 |
| Type of Establishment | Foundation school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 236 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 224 (106 / 118) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 19.2% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Les Campbell | Chair of Governors | 01/09/2008 | 15/07/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Paul Conlon | Governor | 01/09/2007 | 30/09/2024 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mrs Anne Crook | Governor | 06/07/2017 | 14/04/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Sarah Hartley | Governor | 01/09/2007 | 15/07/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Jane Procter | Governor | 09/05/2016 | 09/05/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
Aurora Woodlands School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Sarah Gregory |
|---|---|
| Address | Aurora Woodlands School Woodlands Holly Tree Close Lancashire Lancashire BB3 2NG |
| Website | www.the-aurora-group.com |
| Telephone | 01254706600 |
| Type of Establishment | Other independent special school (Special schools) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 10 - 19) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 64 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 50 (50 / 0) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 0.0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No records found | ||||
Avondale Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Victoria Brown |
|---|---|
| Address | Avondale Primary School Durham Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 1NN |
| Website | http://www.avondaleschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01254703449 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 420 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 399 (195 / 204) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 28.3% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Iain Schofield | Chair of Governors | 01/01/2018 | 31/12/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Natalie Banks | Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mrs Sarah Bateman | Governor | 18/01/2016 | 18/07/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Vicky Brown | Governor | 01/09/2016 | 31/08/2024 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr Paul Curry | Governor | 27/01/2020 | 29/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Debbie Davies | Governor | 18/01/2016 | 18/07/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Katie Holden | Governor | 21/11/2017 | 21/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Lindsey Ince-Sargeson | Governor | 16/03/2022 | 26/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Jade Johnson | Governor | 16/03/2022 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Emma Lowe | Governor | 18/01/2016 | 26/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Karen Morgan | Governor | 23/04/2016 | 15/11/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Iain Schofield | Governor | 01/01/2017 | 31/12/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Mike Smith | Governor | 01/01/2017 | 31/12/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sarah Stowe | Governor | 04/11/2020 | 15/11/2024 | Elected by school staff |
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Claire Bailey |
|---|---|
| Address | Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 3HD |
| Website | http://www.daca.uk.com/ |
| Telephone | 01254819500 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 11 - 19) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 1600 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 1106 (601 / 505) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 27.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Glenda Brindle | Chair of Local Governing Body | 10/12/2013 | 09/12/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Julie Bateman | Local Governor | 14/04/2022 | 13/04/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Jacqui Buckley | Local Governor | 19/05/2023 | 18/05/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Brian Johnson | Local Governor | 09/05/2023 | 08/05/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Thomas Longhill | Local Governor | 30/09/2022 | 29/09/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Michelle Price | Local Governor | 10/07/2019 | 01/04/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Michelle Savage | Local Governor | 09/05/2023 | 08/05/2027 | Elected by parents |
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
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| Headteacher | Miss Laura Peckson |
|---|---|
| Address | Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent Darwen Lancashire BB3 0EY |
| Website | http://www.darwenstjames.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01254703260 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Blackburn |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 265 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 218 (118 / 100) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 50.2% |
| Ofsted Rating | Special Measures |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kevin Colyer | Local Governor | 01/05/2022 | 30/04/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Chantelle Cooney | Local Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Claire Gonzalez | Local Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Miss Tracy Lawson | Local Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Daniel Riley | Local Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Susannah Burgess |
|---|---|
| Address | Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Turncroft Road DARWEN Lancashire BB3 2BW |
| Website | www.stpeterscep.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01254701299 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Blackburn |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 315 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 259 (135 / 124) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 34.0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Fred Kershaw | Chair of Governors | 12/03/2021 | 23/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Ashley Stephen Bloomfield | Governor | 01/03/2021 | 28/02/2025 | Appointed by LA |
| Mrs Gillian Clanford | Governor | 10/10/2023 | 09/10/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Gillian Clarke | Governor | 02/02/2022 | 01/02/2026 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mr David Jonathan Davies | Governor | 14/11/2022 | 13/11/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Margaret Massey | Governor | 24/03/2021 | 23/03/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Matthew Robinson | Governor | 12/10/2023 | 11/10/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Rebecca Sumner | Governor | 15/03/2021 | 14/03/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Rebecca Ham |
|---|---|
| Address | Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA |
| Website | www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01254702996 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Blackburn |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 207 (108 / 99) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 8.70% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jennifer Frankish | Chair of Local Governing Body | 19/10/2021 | 18/10/2025 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mrs Lisa Fairclough | Local Governor | 27/03/2022 | 26/03/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Rachel Margaret Lewis | Local Governor | 30/11/2022 | 29/11/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Reverend Ben Marston | Local Governor | 16/03/2023 | 15/03/2027 | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) |
| Mr John McMonagle | Local Governor | 05/03/2022 | 04/03/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Elizabeth Speak | Local Governor | 19/10/2021 | 18/10/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Laura Watson | Local Governor | 01/05/2023 | 30/04/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Emma Wilkinson | Local Governor | 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2024 | Elected by school staff |
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Emily Coolican |
|---|---|
| Address | St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School St Albans Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 0HY |
| Website | www.stcuthbertscofeprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01254701336 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Blackburn |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 225 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 215 (106 / 109) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 31.6% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Victoria Weddle | Chair of Governors | 04/12/2023 | 03/12/2027 | Appointed by LA |
| Mrs Louise Blackburn | Governor | 22/03/2021 | 21/03/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Louise Etchells | Governor | 04/09/2023 | 03/09/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Daniel Farnworth | Governor | 18/01/2023 | 18/01/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Ms Claire Marsden | Governor | 04/12/2023 | 03/12/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Jackie Stokes | Governor | 04/09/2023 | 03/09/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Stacey-Jo Thomas | Governor | 04/09/2023 | 03/09/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Phil Tomlin | Governor | 04/12/2023 | 03/12/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Julian Wainwright | Governor | 29/05/2019 | 25/08/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
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| Headteacher | Mrs Vannessa Knowles |
|---|---|
| Address | St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 0AA |
| Website | www.stedwardsrcdarwen.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01254701616 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Roman Catholic / Diocese of Salford |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 208 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 195 (98 / 97) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 13.3% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Robert Beardsworth | Chair of Governors | 31/08/2022 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
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| Headteacher | Mrs Leanne Brown |
|---|---|
| Address | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Limes Avenue DARWEN Lancashire BB3 2SG |
| Website | www.stjosephsrcp.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01254706264 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 5 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Roman Catholic / Diocese of Salford |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 181 (101 / 80) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 19.9% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Alistair Ray | Chair of Governors | 15/01/2014 | 31/12/2026 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mr Benjamin Luke Davies | Governor | 04/02/2022 | 04/02/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Kelly Hewitt | Governor | 20/10/2023 | 19/10/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Bernard Hughes | Governor | 30/11/2022 | 30/11/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Steven Ingham | Governor | 01/01/2024 | 01/01/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Nadia Jones | Governor | 09/11/2020 | 09/11/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Father Brian Kealey | Governor | 01/10/2021 | 30/09/2025 | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) |
| Mrs Catherine Ann Lucas | Governor | 09/12/2022 | 09/12/2026 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mr Steve Ollerton | Governor | 10/05/2021 | 09/05/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Richard Owen | Governor | 10/05/2021 | 09/05/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr David Alistair Ray | Governor | 15/01/2014 | 31/12/2026 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mr Matthew Jack Worden | Governor | 11/09/2023 | 10/09/2026 | Foundation/sponsor members |
Sudell Primary School
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| Headteacher | Principal Jenna Harty |
|---|---|
| Address | Sudell Primary School Ellison Fold Terrace Darwen Lancashire BB3 3EB |
| Website | www.sudellprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01254703440 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 160 (86 / 74) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 54.4% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Phil Holden | Chair of Local Governing Body | 09/09/2021 | 08/09/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Georgie Clark | Local Governor | 31/01/2023 | 30/01/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Melody Fitzjohn | Local Governor | 22/02/2023 | 21/02/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Jayne Hornby | Local Governor | 15/03/2022 | 14/03/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Mubaaruck Ibrahim | Local Governor | 14/09/2021 | 13/09/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Tracy Moynihan | Local Governor | 01/02/2023 | 31/01/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ms Emmelia Taylor | Local Governor | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Turncroft Nursery School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Catherine Clayton-Young |
|---|---|
| Address | Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2DN |
| Website | http://www.turncroftnurseryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01254701534 |
| Type of Establishment | Local authority nursery school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Nursery (Ages 3 - 4) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 59 (26 / 33) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Damian Collins | Chair of Governors | 15/03/2023 | 27/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Linda Lawrence | Governor | 07/11/2023 | 07/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Jenny Murphy | Governor | 07/11/2023 | 07/11/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Lillian Salton | Governor | 11/09/2020 | 30/09/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Councillor Anthony Shaw | Governor | 07/11/2023 | 07/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |