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Darwen Vale High School

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Darwen Vale High School

Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 0AL

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.946.4
2023/2442.546.4
2024/2543.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.150.00
2023/24-0.290.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Crosshill Special School
1.6 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Eden School
2.04 km away · Free schools special
Good
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
2.09 km away · Studio schools
Good
The Heights Blackburn
2.14 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Good
Noorul Uloom
2.23 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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