A good foundation school school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ashleigh Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 105.0 |
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Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
A Very warm welcome to our wonderful school! Ashleigh Primary School is a Foundation school which caters for children from Reception to Year Six. We have been serving the Darwen area for a hundred years. We are very proud of our school with its vibrant and stimulating learning environment. We are determined to make every child's life here a rich and rewarding experience so they leave with a love of learning, high self-esteem, pride in their success and ready to enjoy the challenges in life.
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Admissions to the Reception Class for September 2025: apply by 15 January 2026. To apply, collect an application pack from the school (Blackburn with Darwen Primary Schools Admissions booklet) or apply online on the Blackburn with Darwen website. By 16 April 2026, you will receive a Council letter indicating whether a place has been offered. If offered, you must formally accept by the given date; otherwise the offer may be withdrawn. If unsuccessful, you may add your child’s name to the waiting list and/or appeal. Contact the school for a mutually convenient visit during the school day. Access the full Admissions Policy from the school office or via downloadable files. To make an application, contact Blackburn with Darwen Admissions on 01254 666613 or visit the Blackburn with Darwen Admissions website. Files to Download: Admissions Policy 2024-25, Admissions Policy 2025-26.pdf, Admissions Policy 2026-27.pdf
Charging and Remissions Policy governs charges. Breakfast Club opens at 7:15am; breakfast served 7:45am–8:15am; students go to serving hatch for breakfast; breakfast club doors close at 8:40am. Breakfast Club Prices: 7.15am onwards - £5.00 (includes breakfast); 7.45am onwards - £3.00 (includes breakfast); 8.15am onwards - £2.00 (does not include breakfast). Siblings charged at half the price. Booking through School Spider.
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