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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils鈥� conduct is improving rapidly, but there are gaps in pupil鈥檚 learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but poor conduct still disrupts learning occasionally.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have a strong knowledge of their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers can develop their subject expertise.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers struggle with effective assessment strategies.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are confident that the school is improving.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are improving the curriculum and staff training.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders tackle bullying effectively, but some pupils are reluctant to report it.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders create a culture of vigilance and care.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Most pupils feel safe and happy, but support systems need strengthening.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students appreciate clubs like football and yoga.
Career Counselling Services: Well thought-out careers programme available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in sixth form prepared well for adult life and higher education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Systems to identify needs of SEND students are in place.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects; curriculum is being redesigned.
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1068 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 5-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.1 | 7.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.50% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 42.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 57.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 49.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 17.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 26.67% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 3.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.86% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 135 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 85.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 43.79% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 20.79% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 9.64% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.79% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 40.1% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 54.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 42.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 14.43% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.4 | 3.24 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.36% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 38.86% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 20.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 15.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.57% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.93% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 8 | 43.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 8 | 62.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 38.22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 2 | 17.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 26.17% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 3.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 84.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 34.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 23.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 17.64% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 7% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 9 | 42% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 7 | 58.89% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 44.44% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 2 | 21.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 5 | 28.39% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 3.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 96.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 34.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 22.4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 45.41% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 65.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 39.76% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 23.94% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 26.35% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 80.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 42.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 30.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 34% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 8.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.75% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.9 | 24.4 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.31 | 21.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.50% | 8.49% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 63 | 213 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 57.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 6.17% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 15.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 17% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.17 | 29.17 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.19 | 27.8 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 11.88% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 82 | 321 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 59.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 4.83% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 16.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 14.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.87 5 | 29.41 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.56 6 | 21.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.3% | 6.21% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 290 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 61.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 9.83% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 14.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 9.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.34 1 | 22.81 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.44 6 | 23.65 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 10.2% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 24.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 4.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 9.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.83% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.62 | 25.91 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.93 | 20.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 5.31% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 32.17% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 7.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 15.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
