Best 3 Primary schools in Darwen – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of primary schools: Lower Darwen Primary School (Primary) in Darwen; Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in DARWEN; Sudell Primary School (Primary) in Darwen — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lower Darwen Primary School, Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Sudell Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Darwen, Lancashire and DARWEN, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Lower Darwen Primary School), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Lower Darwen Primary School (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–40–45%; all within the Aldridge Education trust.

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Attribute	Lower Darwen Primary School BB3 0RB	Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School BB3 2BW	Sudell Primary School BB3 3EB
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Darwen Lancashire BB3 0RB	DARWEN Lancashire BB3 2BW	Darwen Lancashire BB3 3EB
Latest Ofsted	2 18 May 2023	2 8 May 2022	2 22 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	315	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Blackburn with Darwen (889)	Blackburn with Darwen (889)	Aldridge Education
Website	www.lowerdarwenprimary.co.uk	www.stpeterscep.co.uk	www.sudellprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	0125455639	01254701299	01254703440
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Lower Darwen Primary School

BB3 0RB

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 0RB
Ofsted: 2 18 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Blackburn with Darwen (889)
Website: www.lowerdarwenprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 0125455639

Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

BB3 2BW

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: DARWEN
Lancashire
BB3 2BW
Ofsted: 2 8 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Blackburn with Darwen (889)
Website: www.stpeterscep.co.uk
Telephone: 01254701299

Sudell Primary School

BB3 3EB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 3EB
Ofsted: 2 22 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Aldridge Education
Website: www.sudellprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01254703440

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.