Is Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 49th of 55 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary?

Applications for Reception places at Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary

Ellison Fold Terrace, Darwen, BB3 3EB

Local ranking49th of 55 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 March 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 68.0%
Writing (Expected): 64.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 22

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 160
Boys: 87 (52%)
Girls: 80 (48%)
Capacity: 210 (80% full)
SEND: 19.4%
FSM Eligible: 45.6%
EAL: 29.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 16.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,106/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.0%
Asian Pakistani: 17.7%
Asian Other: 5.1%
Other: 5.1%
White Other: 4.4%
Black African: 3.8%
Asian Indian: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 1.9%

57.0%

White British

17.7%

Asian Pakistani

5.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01254703440

jenna.harty@sudell.aldridgeeducation.org

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Ellison Fold Terrace

Darwen, North West

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Administrative

URN: 141838
UKPRN: 10048951
Establishment No.: 2516
Trust: ALDRIDGE EDUCATION

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