Avondale Primary School
URN: 119294 • Darwen BB3 1NN
Overview
- Name
- Avondale Primary School
- URN
- 119294
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254703449
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Durham Road, Darwen BB3 1NN
Summary
Avondale Primary School, located in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, is a community school catering to a mixed-gender population of 402 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a happy and supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of Avondale is built around fostering positive relationships with students and their families, ensuring that every child feels valued and motivated to achieve their best.
The curriculum at Avondale is designed to be broad and inclusive, accommodating various interests and abilities. The school prioritises not only academic excellence but also the well-being and personal development of each child. Opportunities for engagement in music, performing arts, and competitive sports are integral to the school experience, promoting resilience and self-belief among students.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Vicky Brown, Avondale Primary School is committed to continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving educational landscape. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to provide a firsthand experience of its nurturing and dynamic environment.
The curriculum at Avondale is designed to be broad and inclusive, accommodating various interests and abilities. The school prioritises not only academic excellence but also the well-being and personal development of each child. Opportunities for engagement in music, performing arts, and competitive sports are integral to the school experience, promoting resilience and self-belief among students.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Vicky Brown, Avondale Primary School is committed to continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving educational landscape. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to provide a firsthand experience of its nurturing and dynamic environment.
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Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 402
- Boys
- 209
- Girls
- 193
- FSM %
- 25.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 402 | 209 | 193 | 420 | 25.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 406 | 201 | 205 | 420 | 28.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 398 | 190 | 208 | 420 | 24.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 398 | 190 | 208 | 420 | 24.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 405 | 198 | 207 | 420 | 23.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 413 | 208 | 205 | 420 | 22.50 |
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