Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Address | Knowlesly Road, BB3 2JA |
| School Website | www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1254702996 |
| URN | 141483 |
School Census
| Total | 207 |
| Girls/Boys | 99/108 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 18 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/09/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/09/2017 | Good |
| 12/06/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.7 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| 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 | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Ashleigh Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Ross Street, , BB3 2JT
Aurora Woodlands School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 10-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodlands, Darwen, BB3 2NG