Avondale Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Avondale Primary School
Address: Durham Road
Town/City: Darwen
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB3 1NN
Telephone Number: 01254 703449
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Brown
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 400 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28%

Location and administration

URN: 119294
DfE Number: 889/2515
UKPRN: 10069918
UPRN: 100012542210
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackburn with Darwen (E06000008)
Constituency: Rossendale and Darwen (E14001450)
Electoral Ward: Darwen West (E05011516)

Easting & Northing: 368457E, 422966N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 42' 10.1" N 2° 28' 44.89" W
Plus Code: 9C5VPG3C+48

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Ms Natalie Banks - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Brimelow - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mrs Vicky Brown - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mr Paul CURRY - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Hill - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Mrs Katie Holden - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Mrs Katie Holden - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2029.
  • Ms Jade Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
  • Mr Ben Laycock - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 November 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Lowe - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 June 2027.
  • Mrs Karen Morgan - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mr Iain Schofield - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mr Mike David Smith - Governor. Appointed on 31 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.