Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–19, in Darwen, BB3, in the Blackburn with Darwen council area. It has 1,036 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 May 2025): Good in 4 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good in 4 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area — inspected 20 May 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.77 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 23.6 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 191 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 25 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 28 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,036 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 31.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 17.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.43% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.41% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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