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Darwen Vale High School

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Darwen Vale High School

Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 0AL

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Pupils
1,071
Ages
11-16
FSM
31.4%
Attainment 8
43.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.2%
Basics 9-5
40.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.6%
EBacc APS
3.59
EBacc 9-5
5.5%
EBacc 9-4
7.3%
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About Darwen Vale High School

Darwen Vale High School is a secondary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. The school has around 1,071 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 0AL | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Darwen Vale High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — Good
  2. Sept 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Mar 2020 — Requires improvement
  5. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Darwen Vale High School

What is Darwen Vale High School's Ofsted rating?
Darwen Vale High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Darwen Vale High School's latest exam results?
Darwen Vale High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Darwen Vale High School located?
Darwen Vale High School is a secondary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 0AL).
How many pupils attend Darwen Vale High School?
Darwen Vale High School has around 1,071 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Darwen Vale High School with other schools?
View Darwen Vale High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Blackburn with Darwen.