Compare Darwen Aldridge Community Academy and Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio and Darwen Vale High School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (Secondary) in Darwen; Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio (Secondary) in Darwen; Darwen Vale High School (Secondary) in Darwen — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio and Darwen Vale High School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and studio schools type located around Darwen, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio), published Apr 2015. The lowest is 3 (Darwen Aldridge Community Academy), published Feb 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Darwen Vale High School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 2,400, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–40–45%; all within the Aldridge Education trust.

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Attribute	Darwen Aldridge Community Academy BB3 3HD	Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio BB3 1AF	Darwen Vale High School BB3 0AL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Studio schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Darwen Lancashire BB3 3HD	Darwen Lancashire BB3 1AF	Darwen Lancashire BB3 0AL
Latest Ofsted	3 7 Feb 2023	2 29 Apr 2015	2 11 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1600	300	1200
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Aldridge Education	Aldridge Education	Aldridge Education
Website	www.daca.uk.com	www.daestudio.biz	www.darwenvale.com
Telephone	01254819500	01254819567	01254223000
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

BB3 3HD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 3HD
Ofsted: 3 7 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Aldridge Education
Website: www.daca.uk.com
Telephone: 01254819500

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

BB3 1AF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Studio schools
Location: Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1AF
Ofsted: 2 29 Apr 2015
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Aldridge Education
Website: www.daestudio.biz
Telephone: 01254819567

Darwen Vale High School

BB3 0AL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 0AL
Ofsted: 2 11 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Aldridge Education
Website: www.darwenvale.com
Telephone: 01254223000

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.