Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Studio School |
| Principal | Ms Ruth Bradbury |
| Location |
Police St Darwen Lancashire BB3 1AF England |
| DfE number | 889/4002 |
| DfE URN | 139924 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Capacity | 300 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 14–19 |
| Website | www.daestudio.biz |
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.
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
- ↑ "About Us". Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio.
- ↑ "Darwen studio school moves into new home". Lancashire Telegraph.
- ↑ "More work-based 'studio schools' announced". BBC News.
- ↑ "OFSTED Reports". Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio.