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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Sudell Road, Darwen BB3 3HD
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,110 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.

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