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Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a academy sponsor led in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. The school has 1,065 pupils on roll.
Academy sponsor led Secondary Ages 11–19 1,065 PupilsURN 135580
Ofsted Report
Inspected May 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Sixth FormGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
36.4↓ -10pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
23%↓ -22pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
90.5%↓ -2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
17.3↓ -1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
32.8%↑ +9pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
21.8%↓ -10pp
Teacher Turnover
1,065 / 1,600
67%
Capacity
Deficit
£334,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a academy sponsor led in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. The school has 1,065 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Jessica Giraud
Age Range
11 — 19
School Hours
08:20 – 15:10
Telephone
01254819500
Website
Address
Darwen, BB3 3HD
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
The School Day
08:20
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:10
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 15 available
Art
Creative Writing
Debating
Drama
French
Music
Orchestra
Photography
Reading
Robotics
Science
Spanish
Stem
Times Tables Rock Stars
Trauma Informed Schools
Awards & Accreditations
Anti-Bullying Charter
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Jumper
Polo Shirt
School Shoes
Skirt
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Gold
Purple
Red
White
PE Kit
Jogging Bottoms
Pe Kit
Shorts
Trainers
Darwen Aldridge Community