Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Address | Sudell Road, BB3 3HD |
| URN | 135580 |
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School Census
| Total | 1106 |
| Girls/Boys | 505/601 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.7%/54.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 284 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/12/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 16/01/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43% |
| Entering EBacc | 15% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.95 |
| Progress 8 | -0.8 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.53 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 218 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 247 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 256 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 278 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 314 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 323 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 335 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 380 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 301 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 67% |
| no | 33% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |