Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Secondary · Studio schools · Ages 13–19 · Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a secondary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen for ages 13–19 (studio schools).
Key facts
- Address
- Police Street, Darwen, BB3 1AF
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Pupils on roll
- 275 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 41.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 20 January 2026
Strengths
- “They quickly develop a sense of belonging and benefit from a highly nurturing environment where they gain the confidence to be themselves.”
- “Pupils spoke about the kindness shown to them by staff.”
- “In turn, they are respectful towards one another.”
To improve
- “Most pupils now attend more regularly than they did previously, although some pupils still do not attend as often as they should.”
- “However, published key stage 4 outcomes do not meaningfully reflect this.”
- “Many of these pupils arrive lacking the knowledge that they need to be successful.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 3 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 28% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 34.7 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Blackburn with Darwen.
- Darwen Aldridge Community Academy 0.4 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Darwen Vale High School 1.3 mi Good Last distance published
- St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn 2.8 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Blackburn Central High School 2.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy 3.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School 3.3 mi Outstanding
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 3.3 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Witton Park Academy 3.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published