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Darwen Vale High School
Darwen·North West·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
Darwen Vale High School is a secondary academy in Darwen, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Darwen Vale High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.29 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 42.5, 58% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 1,071 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.1%, 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.1%.
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Darwen Vale High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.29, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 42.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
58% of students at Darwen Vale High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Darwen Vale High School has an overall absence rate of 11.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Darwen Vale High School is 20.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Darwen Vale High School has 1,071 pupils on roll.
32% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Darwen Vale High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Darwen Vale High School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Darwen Vale High 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.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
93/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
44/mo
47% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
4
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
79%
Child is Happy
41%
Child Feels Safe
43%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.