Darwen Aldridge Community Academy opened in September 2008. It is an independent non fee-paying school and specialises in entrepreneurship. The main aim of the Academy is to provide the highest quality of education for students in the main school and in the new Sixth Form. The Academy will also offer facilities and learning opportunities for engaging with the wider community, including the local business community. We are looking forward to moving to our new building adjacent to Darwen Town Centre at the start of the academic year 2010-2011.