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Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Ellison Fold Terrace
 Darwen
 Lancashire BB3 3EB
Telephone: 01254 703440

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
History: This school arose from Sudell Primary School
Trust: Aldridge Education
Sponsor: Aldridge Education

Staff and Pupils

Principal: Jenna Harty (since May 2023)
Previous Headteacher: Helena Lewis (went to Lily Lane Primary School)
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 8 / 8.25
Non-teaching Staff*: 11.3
Number of pupils: 167
Pupils Per Teacher: 20.9
Sex: Mixed (52% boys / 48% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 50.30% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 23.4%
Local child deprivation rate: 21.5% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 42.0%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 15.2%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.2km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
Electoral Ward: Darwen East
School Number: 8892516

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 17th March 2026 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

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School Performance Table: View record
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