Darwen Vale High School
Darwen Vale High School is a secondary located in Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0AL. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,078 pupils on roll.
Darwen Vale High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1078
Number of Boys: 569
Number of Girls: 509
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 29.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-07
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-03-11
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Darwen Vale High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Darwen Vale High School?
Darwen Vale High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Darwen Vale High School admit?
Darwen Vale High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Darwen Vale High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Darwen Vale High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Darwen Vale High School?
Darwen Vale High School is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Darwen Vale High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Darwen Vale High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Darwen Vale High School?
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