Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary
Primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. Report card, Mar 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 17 March 2026, report published 4 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Needs attention | 11% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.4 milesDarwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Report card, May 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- 0.4 milesDarwen St James CofE Primary Academy
No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (Jul 2025)
- 0.6 milesHoly Trinity VC School
No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (Mar 2025)
- 0.7 milesSt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
Standards maintained (Jan 2025)
- 1.0 milesHoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Dec 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.