Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Turncroft Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2BW |
| Phone | 01254701299 |
| Reference Number | 119458 |
Darwen St Peter’s Church of England Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from requires improvement to a good rating across all inspected domains. The school fosters a supportive community where pupils feel safe and valued. The committed staff have built positive relationships with students, contributing to a happy learning environment where pupils demonstrate enthusiasm and respect for one another. The school has designed a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports the development of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 257 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.03%
Girls: 43.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| 2 | 15 | 22 | 37 |
| 3 | 26 | 15 | 41 |
| 4 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 5 | 27 | 16 | 43 |
| 6 | 27 | 16 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.2% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Supportive environment for pupils with SEND
- Broad and ambitious curriculum designed by leaders
- Effective early reading curriculum
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Access to various responsibilities and community engagement opportunities for pupils
Areas for Improvement
- A few subject leaders lack clarity on essential knowledge and vocabulary required for pupils
- Inconsistent guidance from subject leaders for effective curriculum delivery
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 100 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | -2.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Turncroft Nursery School
Highfield Road, Darwen, BB3 2DN |
0.15 miles |
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Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary
Ellison Fold Terrace, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3EB |
0.35 miles |
|
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
Limes Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2SG |
0.55 miles |
|
Holy Trinity VC School
Bank Top, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2RW |
0.57 miles |
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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
St James Crescent, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0EY |
0.73 miles |
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Ashleigh Primary School
Ross Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2JT |
0.75 miles |
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Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Knowlesly Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2JA |
0.78 miles |
|
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Hoddlesden St Paul's CE Primary School, Bayne Street, Hoddlesden, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3NH |
1.1 miles |
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Avondale Primary School
Durham Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1NN |
1.18 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
St Albans Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0HY |
1.52 miles |
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St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AA |
1.72 miles |
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Lower Darwen Primary School
Milking Lane, Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0RB |
2 miles |
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Belthorn Academy Primary School
Belthorn Road, Belthorn, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NY |
2.09 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Off Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0QP |
2.25 miles |
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Holmbrook Close, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3UG |
2.55 miles |
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St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School
Rock Lane, Tockholes, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0LX |
2.57 miles |
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Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JJ |
2.66 miles |
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Longshaw Infant School
Crosby Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3NF |
2.74 miles |
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Longshaw Nursery School
Crosby Road, Blackburn, BB2 3NF |
2.84 miles |
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Longshaw Community Junior School
Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3NX |
3.08 miles |
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1.3 miles |
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