Darwen Vale High School
Academy sponsor led
Darwen, BB3 0AL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 39% in England
7 of 12 in Blackburn with Darwen
Pupils
1,039
First preferences per place
0.90
2026/27
Absence
10.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 42.5 | 43.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 43% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 44% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 | -0.29 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Aldridge Utc Darwen · 1.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 7% in England
- St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Top 47% in England
- Darwen Aldridge Community Academy · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 11% in England
- Blackburn Central High School · 1.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 25% in England
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School · 1.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 6% in England
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy · 1.9 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
Best secondary schools in Darwen · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Darwen Vale High School is in North Darwen (typical home £140,000, crime high).
What is Darwen Vale High School's Ofsted rating?
Darwen Vale High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Darwen Vale High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Darwen Vale High School is in the bottom 39% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.