Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Sudell Road, Darwen, BB3 3HD
SecondaryAcademy sponsor ledMixed
About the school
“We are part of the Aldridge Education family of schools and colleges, and our mission is to ensure that every DACA student is given the best opportunity and support to realise their full potential and develop those skills and qualities needed to make good choices and go on to lead happy and…”
Established school - open since before 2008.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 9 July 2025
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 1065
- Multi-academy trust
- Aldridge Education
- Phone
- 01254819500
- Website
- http://www.daca.uk.com/