Darwen Vale High School Catchment Area
Darwen Vale High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1071 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
1,071
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Darwen Vale High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Darwen Vale High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Blackburn with Darwen. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Darwen Vale High School — School Information
- Full address
- Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 0AL
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141321
Other Secondary Schools in Darwen
If Darwen Vale High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Darwen are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Darwen Vale High School
Is Darwen Vale High School oversubscribed? ▾
Darwen Vale High School has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 1071 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Blackburn with Darwen.
What is the admissions policy for Darwen Vale High School? ▾
Admission to Darwen Vale High 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 Darwen Vale High School cover? ▾
Darwen Vale High School is a secondary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Darwen Vale High School? ▾
Darwen Vale High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.