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Co-Educational Private Schools in Darwen

Darwen has 16 independent co-educational schools, where boys and girls learn together. Families can compare school types and primarily day schools, with some boarding options.

See the school admissions timeline guide for entry points and application timing.

Explore all private schools in Darwen, or browse schools across Lancashire and North West.

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Westholme School

Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6QU

2.7 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£3,715 / term

Range £3,715 - £5,334 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–18 731 Day

The Alternative School

Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NT

4.7 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£5,999 / term

Range £5,999 - £14,333 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 6–18 152 Day
Oakhill School

Oakhill School

Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9AF

7.3 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£1,976 / term

Range £1,976 - £10,606 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–16 299 Day

Stonyhurst College

Lancashire, BB7 9PZ

7.9 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£4,321 / term

Range £4,321 - £19,495 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 661 Day & Boarding

Highfield Priory School

Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5RW

8.4 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£2,388 / term

Range £2,388 - £5,946 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 191 Day

St Pius X Catholic Preparatory School

Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RD

10.2 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£3,358 / term

Range £3,358 - £3,613 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 126 Day

Clevelands Prep School

Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 5DH

10.5 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£3,685 / term

Range £3,685 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 159 Day
Moorland School

Moorland School

Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JA

10.9 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£2,880 / term

Range £2,880 - £4,400 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–11 134 Day

Bury Grammar School

Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0HN

12.0 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£1,740 / term

Range £1,740 - £5,497 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 1,278 Day

Belmont School, Lancashire

Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 6RX

7.5 miles from Darwen

Co-Ed 5–18 143 Day

Grow Independent School

Barrowford, Lancashire, BB9 8PH

13.1 miles from Darwen

Co-Ed 11–16 11 Day

Dar Ul Madinah

Lancashire, BB2 6HD

1.7 miles from Darwen

Co-Ed 5–11 51 Day

Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School

Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5NZ

1.9 miles from Darwen

Co-Ed 4–11 142 Day

Al-Huda Primary School

Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3EH

9.9 miles from Darwen

Co-Ed 2–11 167 Day

Rawdhatul Uloom

Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1LU

10.9 miles from Darwen

Co-Ed 4–11 113 Day

Al-Ikhlaas Primary School

Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SY

12.8 miles from Darwen

Fees from

£1,000 / term

Range £1,000 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 152 Day

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Darwen

How many private schools are there in Darwen?
There are 27 independent schools in and around Darwen, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Darwen?
Yes, several schools in and around Darwen offer boarding, including full, weekly and flexi options.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Darwen?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Darwen?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many co-educational schools are there in Darwen?
There are 16 independent co-educational schools in and around Darwen, where boys and girls learn together.
What does co-educational mean?
Co-educational schools teach boys and girls together, offering a balanced and inclusive learning environment.

Learn more about co-educational vs single-sex schools in our guide.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/single-sex-or-co-educational-schools

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