Academy · Blackburn with Darwen

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Blackburn with Darwen council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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For the sixth form, apply to the school directly.

About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–19
Pupils: 1036 (capacity 1600)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01254819500
Address: Sudell Road, Darwen, BB3 3HD
Website: daca.uk.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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