Ashleigh Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Address | Ross Street, BB3 2JT |
| School Website | www.ashleighdarwen.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1254703171 |
| URN | 119200 |
School Census
| Total | 224 |
| Girls/Boys | 118/106 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.7%/47.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 43 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/10/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/10/2012 | Good |
| 08/05/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 4.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 2.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | -1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 99 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 34 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 32 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 83% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Aurora Woodlands School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 10-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodlands, Darwen, BB3 2NG
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Knowlesly Road, , BB3 2JA