How many schools are there in Darwen?

There are 17 schools in Darwen listed on FindGreatSchools: 14 primary and 3 secondary. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Darwen?

Under our composite score, Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked primary school and Darwen Vale High School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Darwen. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for Darwen, linked from its section above.

The best schools in Darwen

Compare 17 schools in Darwen on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score. Top of the list: Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School (primary) and Darwen Vale High School (secondary).

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