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Darwen Vale High School
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Darwen Vale High School
- Secondary
- Darwen BB3 0AL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well with high expectations set by the school and trust.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour routines have cultivated a calm learning environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from coaching and co-planning programs.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge; however, adaptations for SEND students need improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are engaged through various school activities and events.
Communication: Effective communication with parents about their child's progress and events.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership works effectively to tackle poor behaviour and attendance issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have reviewed policies leading to better behaviour and achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding measures are in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School ensures good physical and mental health education.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities enriches student experiences.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities like house competitions foster teamwork.
Career Counselling Services: Engagement with local employers prepares students for careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Refined systems identify additional needs; however, some adaptations are needed.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum including geography and modern foreign languages.
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Darwen Vale High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1078 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The school had a long history before that, having been founded as Darwen Gammar School in 1894. When the former grammar school underwent a multi-million pound reconstruction in 2012, we kept the magnificent facade. We are really lucky to have a variety of fantastic facilities, including a 3G sports field, a brand-new sports facility, a fitness centre, and a dedicated dance studio. The school is improving, and the students' grades are rising quickly. Our English scores greatly improved in 2018 and are now on par with the national average. Our progress 8 figure increased, and we are optimistic that 2019 will bring about another record-breaking improvement. Academically, Darwen Vale High School students will excel above their own goals and earlier achievements. They will have an exceptional and fun day. This is straightforward but aspirational; we anticipate that children will advance beyond what is anticipated of them from their starting points in year 7 to their end points in year 11. When they enrol with us, we want students to believe they can do more than they actually can, and we also want them to enjoy their time at Darwen Vale. We achieve this through assisting them in developing as people and as citizens, and by educating them on how to contribute fully to society and achieve success. That is our goal. This is supported and reinforced by our ethos. For the majority of us, setting our standards too low rather than raising them poses the greatest risk. Before they know you care, no one will care how much you know. we are all members of several communities and teach our young people how to be active members of those communities. We will, as staff seek to embody and demonstrate these attributes, traits and qualities and develop them in our young people.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 5-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 15.1 | 7.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 42.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 57.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 49.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 17.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 26.67% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 3.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 90.86% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 135 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 85.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 43.79% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 20.79% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 9.64% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.79% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 40.1% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 54.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 42.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 14.43% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 3.24 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 84.36% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 79.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 38.86% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 20.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 15.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.57% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.93% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 17 | 43.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 17 | 62.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 38.22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 2 | 17.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 4 | 26.17% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 3.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 84.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 34.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 23.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 17.64% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 7% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.91 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 42% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 5 | 58.89% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 44.44% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 21.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 3 | 28.39% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.94 | 3.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 96.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 86.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 34.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 22.4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 45.41% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 65.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 39.76% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 23.94% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 26.35% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 42.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.75% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Darwen Vale High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
