Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a secondary school (Studio schools), ages 13–19, in Darwen, BB3, in the Blackburn with Darwen council area. It has 275 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 January 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas — inspected 20 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.82 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 34.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 27.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 69 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 36.97 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 17 | 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 | 275 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 29.92% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 6.06% | 2024/25 |
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