Darwen Vale High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Address | Blackburn Road, BB3 0AL |
| School Website | www.darwenvale.com |
| Telephone | 1254223000 |
| URN | 141321 |
School Census
| Total | 1044 |
| Girls/Boys | 504/540 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 301 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/01/2024 | Good |
| 03/03/2020 | Requires improvement |
| 15/11/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/03/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 15.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.58 |
| Progress 8 | -0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58% |
| Entering EBacc | 10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.5 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.56 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 531 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 173 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 516 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 185 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 484 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 173 |
| As third preference | 104 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 412 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 383 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 325 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 139 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 317 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 148 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 303 |
| As first preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 151 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 112 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 69% |
| no | 31% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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