Darwen Vale High School

Darwen Vale High School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 16% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £177,255. Over a 12 month period, 468 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

16%

Mathematics

16%

> Entries

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158

English Language

15%

English Literature

13%

Physics

41%

Chemistry

37%

Biology

32%

Science: Double Award

8%

Geography

11%

History

11%

French

21%

Art and Design

14%

Art and Design Photography

11%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

468

Anti-social behaviour

106

Violence and sexual offences

169

Vehicle crime

47

Shoplifting

24

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

35

Public order

17

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

35

Drugs

4

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

12

Possession of weapons

5

Head: Mr Matthew Little

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen

Telephone: 1254223000

Website: www.darwenvale.com

Address: Blackburn Road, null, Darwen, BB3 0AL

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