Darwen_Aldridge_Enterprise_Studio

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Studio school in Darwen, Lancashire, England

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio (DAES) is a mixed studio school located in Lancashire, UK. It opened in September 2013. It is part of the Aldridge Education multi-academy trust.

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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.[1]

Location

In 2014 DAES moved into the former Model Lodging House in Police Street, Darwen, following a £4.1m refurbishment and extension.[2]

History

Proposals to open the school were officially approved by the Department for Education in July 2012.[3] 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.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "About Us". Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio.
  2. [2]
    "Darwen studio school moves into new home". Lancashire Telegraph.
  3. [3]
    "More work-based 'studio schools' announced". BBC News.
  4. [4]
    "OFSTED Reports". Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio.
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