Darwen Aldridge Enterprise StudioPolice Street , Darwen

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a secondary school in Darwen, serving pupils aged 13 to 19. The school is a studio schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio currently has around 264 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 36% boys and 64% girls. Around 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 14.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 47.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.4%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 76% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (55%) , including 32% who stay in school sixth forms and 24% progressing to further education , while 16% enter apprenticeships .