Ofsted
‘Pupils and students are proud that their school is welcoming and that everyone is treated equally’ - OFSTED 2022
We are now able to inform you that OFSTED inspectors, led by Ben Hill HMI, visited Darwen Aldridge Community Academy in December 2022 and have judged that the school 'requires improvement.’
Our leadership team works hard to drive positive changes to our culture and curriculum, always striving for excellence. Our journey is an ongoing one, and we strive to improve every day until we achieve excellence. The report highlights a number of positive elements despite its Ofsted rating.
- ‘Leaders are determined for pupils and students to succeed academically.’ - OFSTED
- ‘This is a school at the heart of its local community.’ - OFSTED
- ‘Pupils, including students in the sixth form, feel safe, happy and well looked after.’ - OFSTED
- ‘Pupils and students are proud that their school is welcoming and that everyone is treated equally.’ - OFSTED
- ‘Pupils value the improvements that leaders are making to their school.’ - OFSTED
- ‘When pupils and students report bullying, leaders tackle it effectively.’ - OFSTED
- ‘Students in the sixth form achieve well.’ - OFSTED
- ‘pupils and students appreciate the extra-curricular clubs on offer.’ - OFSTED
- ‘Leaders are determined for pupils and students to succeed academically.’ - OFSTED
- ‘The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.’ - OFSTED