Established 2013 (2013) Principal Ms Ruth Bradbury DfE URN 139924 Tables Capacity 300 | Type Studio School DfE number 889/4002 Phone +44 1254 819567 Founded 2013 | |
Location Police StDarwenLancashireBB3 1AFEngland Similar Darwen Aldridge Communi, Darwen Vale High School, Witton Park Academy, St Wilfrid's Church of England, Accrington Academy Profiles | ||
Cdec case study darwen aldridge enterprise studio
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio (DAES) is a mixed studio school located in Lancashire, UK. It opened in September 2013. It is sponsored by the Aldridge Foundation, an educational charity chaired by Sir Rod Aldridge.
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- Cdec case study darwen aldridge enterprise studio
- Darwen aldridge enterprise studio
- Location
- History
- Ofsted Results
- References
The school offers GCSEs and A Levels with a focus on creative digital, health and child-care and business-related subjects. These are delivered through real commercial business based projects. Students also receive professional work placements.
Darwen aldridge enterprise studio
Location
In 2014 DAES moved into the former Model Lodging House in Police Street, Darwen, following a £4.1m refurbishment and extension.
History
Proposals to open the school were officially approved by the Department for Education in July 2012. The Studio initially opened within sister school Darwen Aldridge Community Academy buildings before moving to new facilities in September 2014 in Police Street. The site underwent a £4.1m refurbishment and extension to turn the historic former lodging house into a school.
Ofsted Results
Ofsted awarded Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio a 'Good' rating in March 2015.