Aldridge UTC Darwen vs Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 571 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldridge UTC Darwen
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
275 students
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,036 students
| Measure | Aldridge UTC Darwen Darwen, North West | Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #399 of 536 | #445 of 536 |
| National rank | #3257 of 4,090 | #3607 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 275 | 1,036 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 1,036 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.7 | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.5% | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.3% | 49.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.48 | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | 25.0 |
| town | Darwen | Darwen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daestudio.biz/ | www.daca.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Aldridge UTC Darwen scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.9 vs 19.2).
- •Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 275.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldridge UTC Darwen better than Darwen Aldridge Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Aldridge UTC Darwen ranks higher (23.9 vs 19.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldridge UTC Darwen and Darwen Aldridge Community Academy?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Darwen and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldridge UTC Darwen: 275. Darwen Aldridge Community Academy: 1,036. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldridge UTC Darwen and Darwen Aldridge Community Academy rank in North West?
Aldridge UTC Darwen is 399th of 536 and Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is 445th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).