Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Darwen Aldridge Community Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Darwen Aldridge Community Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Darwen Aldridge Community Academy?

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy has 1,036 pupils on roll.

What ages does Darwen Aldridge Community Academy take?

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Darwen Aldridge Community Academy located?

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is located in Darwen, BB3 3HD, Blackburn with Darwen.

How do I apply to Darwen Aldridge Community Academy?

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Darwen Aldridge Community Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69% of pupils at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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