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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Studio schools · Darwen · BB3 1AF

Ages 13–19 · 275 pupils · Blackburn with Darwen

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

36.4

Overall absence

14.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.82
−20+2
Attainment 836.4
English & maths grade 5+22%
English & maths grade 4+49%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 2.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence14.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)47.5%
Unauthorised6.7%
Authorised absence
7.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.0%
Enrolments in measure
217

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

275 pupils · 300 places

Pupils on roll
275
Boys / girls
102 / 173
School capacity
300
Capacity fill
275 / 300 (92%)
Free school meals
46.2%
FSM pupils
91
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Studio schools

Age range

Ages 13–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Academy trust
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Sponsor
Aldridge Education
Headteacher
Miss Julie Green

Location

Address
Police Street
Postcode
BB3 1AF
Town
Darwen
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
District
Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed studio schools (secondary), Ages 13–19, in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, 275 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 46.2%.

Open schools in Darwen
19
Secondary schools in Darwen
3
Academies among open schools in Darwen
37% (7)
Open schools in BB3
21
Secondary in BB3
3
Open schools in Blackburn with Darwen LA
89
Secondary in Blackburn with Darwen LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DarwenNear BB3

  • Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Darwen · BB3 3HD · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 11–19

    • Att839.0
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence11.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • Darwen Vale High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Darwen · BB3 0AL · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.5
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence11.1%

    1.3 miles away

  • Blackburn Central High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Blackburn · BB2 3HJ · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.2
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence9.5%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Julie Green
Telephone
01254819567
Website
http://www.daestudio.biz/

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