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What is Ashleigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ashleigh Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Ashleigh Primary School located?

Ashleigh Primary School is located in Darwen, Lancashire, North West, BB3 2JT.

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Ashleigh Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Ashleigh Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Ashleigh Primary School

Ashleigh Primary School is a primary foundation school in Darwen, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this foundation school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Ashleigh Primary School has 74% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 113 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 9.5%, 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.0%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected74%Attendance96.0%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Ashleigh Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 113 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 74% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 60/100

Good surroundings

Air quality69/100

Transport access35/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Ashleigh Primary School

At Ashleigh Primary School, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

79% met the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths.

Attendance at Ashleigh Primary School

Ashleigh Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.0%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Ashleigh Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Ashleigh Primary School is 9.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Ashleigh Primary School

Ashleigh Primary School has 113 pupils on roll.

0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Ashleigh Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Ashleigh Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ashleigh Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ashleigh Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ashleigh Primary School