Avondale Primary School vs Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Primary School
Darwen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,036 students
| Measure | Avondale Primary School Darwen, North West | Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #591 of 2,286 | #445 of 536 |
| National rank | #5047 of 15,697 | #3607 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 400 | 1,036 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 1,036 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.0 |
| town | Darwen | Darwen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.avondaleschool.co.uk | www.daca.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Avondale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 19.2).
- •Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 400.
- •Avondale Primary School is a local authority school while Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a academy 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 Avondale Primary School better than Darwen Aldridge Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Avondale Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 19.2 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 Avondale Primary School and Darwen Aldridge Community Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avondale Primary School: 400. Darwen Aldridge Community Academy: 1,036. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avondale Primary School and Darwen Aldridge Community Academy rank in North West?
Avondale Primary School is 591st of 2,286 and Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is 445th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).