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Ashleigh Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ashleigh Primary School is a foundation primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

212

Pupils

236

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Ashleigh Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Ashleigh Primary School is set by Blackburn with Darwen and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →

Ashleigh Primary School — School Information

Full address
Ross Street, Darwen, BB3 2JT
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
14.6% of pupils
DfE URN
119200

Other Primary Schools in Darwen

If Ashleigh Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Darwen are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ashleigh Primary School

Is Ashleigh Primary School oversubscribed?

Ashleigh Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ashleigh Primary School?

Admission to Ashleigh Primary School is managed by Blackburn with Darwen. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Ashleigh Primary School cover?

Ashleigh Primary School is a primary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ashleigh Primary School?

Ashleigh Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.