Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a secondary academy in Darwen, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Darwen Aldridge Community Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.77 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 39.0, 54% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 21.8%, 20% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.3%.
After leaving Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, student destinations include 42% going on to university and 10% entering apprenticeships.
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.77, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 39.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
54% of students at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy has an overall absence rate of 11.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is 21.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
20% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, 42% go on to university and 10% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Crime Nearby
197/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
85/mo
43% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
44
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Darwen Rail Station
0.4km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Darwen area
39.0
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 7.2%
A-Level
Average Grade
C
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.