Ashleigh Primary School
URN: 119200 • Darwen BB3 2JT
Overview
- Name
- Ashleigh Primary School
- URN
- 119200
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Matthews (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254703171
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ross Street, Darwen BB3 2JT
Summary
Ashleigh Primary School is a Foundation school located in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, catering to mixed-gender pupils from Reception to Year Six. With a current enrolment of 212 students and a capacity of 236, the school has been an integral part of the local community for over a century. The school prides itself on providing a vibrant and stimulating learning environment, aiming to foster a love of learning and high self-esteem among its pupils.
The curriculum at Ashleigh Primary is designed to be enriching and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on British values, which are integrated into various aspects of school life, including assemblies and social-emotional learning sessions. The school actively promotes respect for diversity and encourages students to engage with their community and understand their role within it.
In addition to academic support, Ashleigh Primary offers various programs and resources, including a Breakfast Club and support for children with special educational needs. The school is committed to ensuring that every child has a rewarding experience, preparing them for future challenges while celebrating their unique heritages.
The curriculum at Ashleigh Primary is designed to be enriching and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on British values, which are integrated into various aspects of school life, including assemblies and social-emotional learning sessions. The school actively promotes respect for diversity and encourages students to engage with their community and understand their role within it.
In addition to academic support, Ashleigh Primary offers various programs and resources, including a Breakfast Club and support for children with special educational needs. The school is committed to ensuring that every child has a rewarding experience, preparing them for future challenges while celebrating their unique heritages.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Sickness & Absence (sen)
- Year 6 Presentation Scheme (sen)
- Home (other)
- Bears (other)
- Rabbit (other)
- Classes (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 14.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 99 | 113 | 236 | 14.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 215 | 98 | 117 | 236 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 220 | 114 | 106 | 236 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 220 | 114 | 106 | 236 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 217 | 112 | 105 | 236 | 21.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 215 | 108 | 107 | 236 | 14.40 |
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