How many pupils does Ashleigh Primary School have?

Ashleigh Primary School has 212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ashleigh Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Ashleigh Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Ashleigh Primary School?

Ashleigh Primary School is located at Ross Street, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2JT.

Ashleigh Primary School

Ross Street, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2JT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

66%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

212

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Ashleigh Primary School

Ashleigh Primary School is a foundation school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 212 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 212 / 236 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.5%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

12.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

66%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.9%

Overall absence

7.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

28.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

10.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£50,240

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,088 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,463

Spend per pupil

£6,558

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ross Street, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2JT
Phone: 01254703171
Headteacher: Ian Matthews
Website: http://www.ashleighdarwen.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ashleigh Primary School?: Ashleigh Primary School is a foundation school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ashleigh Primary School have?: Ashleigh Primary School has 212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ashleigh Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 66% of pupils at Ashleigh Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ashleigh Primary School?: Ashleigh Primary School is located at Ross Street, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2JT.

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