Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio — Secondary School in Darwen

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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Darwen, BB3 1AF

264 Pupils

300 Capacity

13–19 Age Range

42.90% FSM %

95 Boys

169 Girls

About Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is an Free Schools for pupils aged 13–19 based in Blackburn with Darwen, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 264 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: Julie Green.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Blackburn with Darwen or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Studio schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Blackburn with Darwen
Region	North West
Administrative District	Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency	Rossendale and Darwen
Ward	Darwen West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Opened	02-09-2013
UKPRN	10042599
URN	139924
Data Last Updated	18-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Jenny Morris	Chair of Local Governing Body	09/03/2024	28/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Janice Allan	Local Governor	18/12/2025	17/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Anne Crook	Local Governor	10/10/2022	09/10/2026	Elected by parents
Scott Feast	Local Governor	19/12/2023	18/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Vikki Fish	Local Governor	09/10/2025	08/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Colin Grand	Local Governor	01/01/2026	31/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Julie Green	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Adam Ibrahim	Local Governor	06/10/2022	09/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Daniel Mcmanamon	Local Governor	17/10/2024	12/01/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paresh Parmar	Local Governor	22/12/2025	21/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Victoria Sharkey	Local Governor	13/07/2023	20/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust