Schools in Darwen
There are 19 schools in Darwen on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 14 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Blackburn with Darwen local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Darwen (14)
- Ashleigh Primary SchoolFoundation school · BB3 2JT
- Avondale Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB3 1NN
- Darwen Aldridge Sudell PrimaryAcademy converter · BB3 3EB
- Darwen St James CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter · BB3 0EY
- Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB3 2BW
- Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter · BB3 2JA
- Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB3 3NH
- Holy Trinity VC SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BB3 2RW
- Lower Darwen Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB3 0RB
- St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB3 0HY
- St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · BB3 0AA
- St James' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB3 0QP
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, DarwenVoluntary aided school · BB3 2SG
- St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB3 0LX
Secondary schools in Darwen (3)
- Darwen Aldridge Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BB3 3HD
- Darwen Aldridge Enterprise StudioStudio schools · BB3 1AF
- Darwen Vale High SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BB3 0AL
Nursery schools in Darwen (1)
- Turncroft Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB3 2DN
Other phases in Darwen (1)
- Crosshill Special SchoolAcademy special converter · BB3 1HZ
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Darwen?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 19 open schools with a Darwen address (as of 5 June 2026), including 14 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Darwen guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Darwen?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.