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
Mrs Sarah Hartley Governor 01/09/2007 15/07/2027 Elected by school staff
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
Ms Natalie Banks Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Paul Curry Governor 27/01/2020 29/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsey Ince-Sargeson Governor 16/03/2022 26/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Lowe Governor 18/01/2016 26/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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
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 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
Mrs Gillian Clanford Governor 10/10/2023 09/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr David Jonathan Davies Governor 14/11/2022 13/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Robinson Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Elected by parents
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 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)
Mrs Laura Watson Local Governor 01/05/2023 30/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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 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
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
No records found
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
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 Catherine Ann Lucas Governor 09/12/2022 09/12/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
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
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
Tracy Moynihan Local Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 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
No records found