How many pupils does Lower Darwen Primary School have?

Lower Darwen Primary School has 389 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lower Darwen Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Lower Darwen Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).

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

41% of pupils at Lower Darwen Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Lower Darwen Primary School?

Lower Darwen Primary School is located at Milking Lane, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0RB.

Lower Darwen Primary School

Milking Lane, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0RB

Good

Inspected 21 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

41%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

389

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Lower Darwen Primary School

Lower Darwen Primary School is a community school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 389 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.4% 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: 389 / 420 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

20.4%

Free school meals

8.4%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

15.7%

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)

41%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.2%

Overall absence

15.1%

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.

18.3

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

22.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

12.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

£50,207

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,515 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

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.

£6,351

Spend per pupil

£6,607

Income per pupil

51%

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: Milking Lane, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0RB
Phone: 0125455639
Headteacher: Simone Addy
Website: www.lowerdarwenprimary.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lower Darwen Primary School?: Lower Darwen Primary School is a community school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Lower Darwen Primary School have?: Lower Darwen Primary School has 389 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lower Darwen Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Lower Darwen Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).
How does Lower Darwen Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 41% of pupils at Lower Darwen Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Lower Darwen Primary School?: Lower Darwen Primary School is located at Milking Lane, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0RB.

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