Aldridge UTC Darwen vs Ashleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldridge UTC Darwen
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
275 students
Ashleigh Primary School
Darwen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Aldridge UTC Darwen Darwen, North West | Ashleigh Primary School Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #399 of 536 | #813 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3257 of 4,090 | #6774 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 275 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.48 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | – |
| town | Darwen | Darwen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daestudio.biz/ | www.ashleighdarwen.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashleigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 23.9).
- •Aldridge UTC Darwen is the larger school with 275 students compared with 220.
- •Aldridge UTC Darwen is a academy school while Ashleigh Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldridge UTC Darwen better than Ashleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashleigh Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 23.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldridge UTC Darwen and Ashleigh Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldridge UTC Darwen: 275. Ashleigh Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldridge UTC Darwen and Ashleigh Primary School rank in North West?
Aldridge UTC Darwen is 399th of 536 and Ashleigh Primary School is 813th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).