The best primary schools in Darwen

Compare 14 top-rated primary schools in Darwen, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School vs Avondale Primary School

Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
B75
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 3NH

Avondale Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
B70
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 1NN

Ashleigh Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C65
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 2JT

Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C56
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 2JA

St James' Church of England Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C56
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 0QP

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen

Ofsted: Good
Score
D49
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 2SG

Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
D45
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 2BW

St Edward's RC Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C60
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 0AA

Lower Darwen Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D40
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 0RB

St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
F38
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 0LX

Holy Trinity VC School

Ofsted: Requires improvement
Score
F37
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 2RW

Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary

Ofsted: Needs attention
Score
F30
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 3EB

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
F29
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 0EY

St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School

Ofsted: Requires improvement
Score
F28
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Darwen, BB3 0HY

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