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OpenSecondaryURN 141321

Darwen Vale High School

Academy sponsor led · Darwen · BB3 0AL

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,039

Local authority

Blackburn with Darwen

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, 1,039 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.6%.

Open schools in Darwen
19
Secondary schools in Darwen
3
Academies among open schools in Darwen
37% (7)
Open schools in BB3
21
Secondary in BB3
3
Open schools in Blackburn with Darwen LA
89
Secondary in Blackburn with Darwen LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DarwenNear BB3

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
141321

Location

Address
Blackburn Road
Postcode
BB3 0AL
Town
Darwen
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
District
Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,039
Boys / girls
550 / 489
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
1,039 / 1,200 (87%)
Free school meals
31.6%
FSM pupils
328
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Academy trust
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Sponsor
Aldridge Education

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jessica Giraud
Telephone
01254223000
Website
www.darwenvale.com

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