Darwen Vale High School vs St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 967 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen Vale High School
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,039 students
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Darwen Vale High School Darwen, North West | St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 536 | #879 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2354 of 4,090 | #7301 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,039 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,039 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darwen | Darwen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.darwenvale.com | www.stedwardsrcdarwen.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 41.9).
- •Darwen Vale High School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 198.
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 Darwen Vale High School better than St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (53.2 vs 41.9 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 Darwen Vale High School and St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Darwen and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen Vale High School: 1,039. St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen Vale High School and St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Darwen Vale High School is 280th of 536 and St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 879th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).