Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

About Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a 14-19 mainstream Studio School based in Darwen. We specialise in Creative Digital Media, Technical Digital Media and Care sector studies. We are a small school catering for young people of all abilities.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss Julie Green

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.0

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

15.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

36.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.82

Progress 8

Well below average

21.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

49.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

69 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic school with a focus on creativity!"

My daughter has been attending Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio School for two years now, and I've witnessed her grow into a confident and talented individual. The school's focus on creative digital media and entrepreneurship has given her a unique set of skills that will serve her well in her future career. The staff and facilities are top-notch, and I feel grateful to have made the decision to send her here.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Oliver W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"A great school with a caring community"

My son has been at Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio School for a year now, and I've been impressed with the supportive and inclusive community that the school has created. The staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. I've also appreciated the opportunities for parents to get involved and contribute to the school's events and programs.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca P Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 29, 2021

4.0

"A good school with some areas for improvement"

I have a positive experience of Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio School, but there were some areas where I felt the school could improve. The curriculum is creative and engaging, and the staff are generally supportive. However, I felt that the school could do more to engage with parents and provide greater transparency about the school's finances and decision-making processes.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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