Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Catchment Area
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1065 pupils, and a capacity of 1600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–19
Age range
1,065
Pupils
1,600
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Darwen Aldridge Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Blackburn with Darwen. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →Darwen Aldridge Community Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Sudell Road, Darwen, BB3 3HD
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135580
Other Secondary Schools in Darwen
If Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Darwen are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Is Darwen Aldridge Community Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy has a capacity of 1600 places and currently has 1065 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Blackburn with Darwen.
What is the admissions policy for Darwen Aldridge Community Academy? ▾
Admission to Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is managed by Blackburn with Darwen. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Darwen Aldridge Community Academy cover? ▾
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a secondary school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Darwen Aldridge Community Academy? ▾
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.