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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Sudell Road, Darwen, BB3 3HD

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,065
Ages
11-19
FSM
32.8%
Attainment 8
36.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Dec 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.2%
Basics 9-5
23.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
17.8%
EBacc APS
3.00
EBacc 9-5
4.2%
EBacc 9-4
7.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.00
A*-A Grades
8.6%
A*-B Grades
32.8%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 33 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a secondary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.4. The school has around 1,065 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sudell Road, Darwen, BB3 3HD | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Jan 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

What is Darwen Aldridge Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Darwen Aldridge Community Academy's latest exam results?
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Darwen Aldridge Community Academy located?
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a secondary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen (BB3 3HD).
How many pupils attend Darwen Aldridge Community Academy?
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy has around 1,065 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Darwen Aldridge Community Academy with other schools?
View Darwen Aldridge Community Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Blackburn with Darwen.