Ashleigh Primary School
Darwen, BB3 2JT · Blackburn with Darwen · primary school
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17th of 51 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen we can score, 56 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,238 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 5.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashleigh Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Paris, London, and an outward bound course, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the outward bound trip? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Ashleigh Primary School
Overview
Ashleigh Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "full of smiles" and enjoy a "broad, balanced curriculum." Leaders set high expectations, resulting in pupils who behave exceptionally well and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, well-mannered and welcoming," working "very cooperatively" in lessons and playing happily at breaktimes.
- The curriculum is organised in "logical steps," with teachers using "regular mini quizzes" to identify and address misconceptions promptly.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with phonics taught from Reception and books "well matched to pupils’ reading expertise."
- Staff provide "thoughtful adaptations" for pupils with SEND, ensuring they learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors provide a "careful balance of challenge and support," while staff feel leaders take full account of their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils struggling with fluency benefit from "very regular practice by re-reading of books with an adult."
- In a small number of subjects, teachers must provide more opportunities for pupils to "revisit and strengthen their previous learning" to consolidate knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and reporting concerns immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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