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Lower Darwen Primary School

Milking Lane, Lower Darwen, Darwen BB3 0RB

2Schola Grade
Year groups
Reception–Year 6
Primary
Pupils
382
On roll
Ages
4–11
Capacity 420
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
North West

Schola Grade 2

GCSE-style grade (9–1) · compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England · How we grade
Key stage 2 tests41% met the expected standard in reading, writing & maths
8thpercentile
Attendance15% of pupils persistently absent
32ndpercentile

Percentiles compare this school with other state-funded primary schools in England; the line marks the middle. Some measures aren't reported for this school, so the grade uses the ones available. Data: key stage 2 tests, GCSE results (Attainment 8) and persistent absence, 2024/25 (Department for Education).

About Lower Darwen Primary School

Lower Darwen Primary School is a state primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, for pupils aged 4–11 (Reception–Year 6).

It has 382 pupils on roll and room for 420. Its Schola Grade is 2 on the GCSE-style 9–1 scale, compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England.

Location & nearby schools

Milking Lane, Lower Darwen
Darwen BB3 0RB
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School details

Type
State School · What this means
Level
Primary
Year groups
Reception–Year 6
Ages
4–11
Official type
Community school
Pupils on roll
382
Capacity
420 pupils
Free school meals
20.40% of pupils eligible
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Nation
England
URN
119120

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