The Best Schools In Darwen Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Darwen. These top schools near Darwen are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Darwen and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School

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Our number one ranked school in Darwen based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School.

Pupils
237
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
2

Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

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Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is ranked second in Darwen based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
202
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3

Avondale Primary School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Darwen based on our authoritative ranking is Avondale Primary School.

Pupils
406
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
4

Ashleigh Primary School

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The school ranked at number four in our Darwen league table is Ashleigh Primary School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
215
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Foundation school
5

St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

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Our number five ranked school in Darwen based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.

Pupils
199
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Darwen and their catchment areas in Darwen ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
  • Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
  • Avondale Primary School
  • Ashleigh Primary School
  • St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

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