Avondale Primary School

About Avondale Primary School

Avondale Primary School is a community school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 402 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Blackburn with Darwen →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

402 / 420 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Durham Road, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 1NN

Phone

01254703449

Headteacher

Victoria Brown

Website

http://www.avondaleschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Avondale Primary School?

Avondale Primary School is a community school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Avondale Primary School have?

Avondale Primary School has 402 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

72% of pupils at Avondale Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Avondale Primary School?

Avondale Primary School is located at Durham Road, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 1NN.