Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary
Academy converterPrimaryAges 4–11Mixed
Ellison Fold Terrace, Darwen, BB3 3EB
Principal · Jenna Harty
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Key facts
Pupils167Capacity 210
OfstedReport cardInspected 17 March 2026
TrustAldridge Education
Free school meals50.3%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 17 March 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Blackburn with Darwen council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in Blackburn with DarwenNearby schools for the same ages
- Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School0.4 mi
- Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy0.4 mi
- Holy Trinity VC School0.6 mi
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen0.7 mi
- Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School1.0 mi