Avondale Primary School
Durham Road, Darwen, BB3 1NNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Avondale Primary School is a primary school in Darwen for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 1st of 14 primary schools in Darwen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2018, report published 13 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Pupils are respectful and kind. They enjoy positive relationships with each other and with the staff, who take good care of them. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that leaders have of their conduct. They are happy at this school. Most pupils work hard to meet the high aspirations that leaders have of their achievement. This includes children in the early years. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Leaders deal effectively with any rare cases of bullying that may occur. Pupils said that they have trusted adults that they can speak to if they have any worries or concerns. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils take part in a wide range of activities that help them to become confident, resilient and independent young people. They relish opportunities to take on leadership roles such as reading buddies, house captains and school council members. Older pupils are particularly proud of the support that they provide for children in the early years to get them ready to start Year 1. Pupils enjoy taking part in adventurous activities during a residential visit to a local outdoor centre.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, the misconceptions that some pupils have about their learning are not addressed in a timely manner. When this happens, these pupils are not as well prepared as they should be to tackle new learning. Leaders should ensure that staff receive the support that they need to rectify the misconceptions that some pupils have, so that these pupils achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
400 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Avondale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity VC School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 37% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Brown
- Phone
- 01254703449
- Address
- Durham Road, Darwen, BB3 1NN
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 119294
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.