Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Details
| Age Range | 13-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Studio schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Address | Police Street, BB3 1AF |
| School Website | www.daestudio.biz/ |
| Telephone | 1254819567 |
| URN | 139924 |
School Census
| Total | 266 |
| Girls/Boys | 170/96 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 63.9%/36.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 114 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/03/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/03/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.51 |
| Progress 8 | -0.82 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 40% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.44 |
| Progress 8 | -0.89 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 19% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 36% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 2.3 |
| Progress 8 | -0.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 25% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 21% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Holy Trinity VC School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bank Top, , BB3 2RW
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sudell Road, , BB3 3HD
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Limes Avenue, , BB3 2SG
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St James Crescent, , BB3 0EY
Avondale Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Durham Road, , BB3 1NN
Sudell Primary School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ellison Fold Terrace, , BB3 3EB