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Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen

Lower Darwen Primary School

Lower Darwen Primary School is a community school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. The school has 389 pupils on roll.

Community school Primary Ages 4–11 389 PupilsURN 119120
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected March 2023
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
41% -19pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
58% -15pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
53% -20pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
63% -9pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
93.8% -1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
22.5 -2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
16.2% -8pp
Free School Meals
389 / 420
93%
Capacity
About
School overview

Lower Darwen Primary School is a community school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. The school has 389 pupils on roll.

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School Details
Headteacher
Simone Addy
Age Range
411
School Hours
08:50 – 15:15
Telephone
0125455639
Address
Darwen, BB3 0RB
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
The School Day
08:50
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
09:05
Morning Break
Break time
15:15
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 19 available
Art
Athletics
Computing
Cricket
Cross Country
Dance
Dodgeball
Football
Gymnastics
Hockey
Lego
Music
Netball
Rounders
Rugby
Science
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Awards & Accreditations
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Cardigan
Gingham Dress
Jumper
Skirt
Tie
Trousers
Colours
Black
Blue
Grey
Navy Blue
White
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Pumps
Shorts
T-Shirt
Trainers