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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Police Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AF, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.8 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
264
Capacity
300
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 13-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.7 is below the national average, nearly half of the students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. However, the lack of EBacc entries and a relatively low percentage of students progressing to top-third universities may be areas to consider for parents evaluating long-term academic pathways.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.7 | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 49% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 32 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.69638, -2.47080 · BB3 1AF
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN139924
School typeStudio schools
Websitewww.daestudio.biz/
Frequently asked questions
What is Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio rated by Ofsted?
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2015.
Is Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio a good school?
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio scores 16.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio in GCSEs?
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.7. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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