Admissions

Click on one the box below to apply for Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

September 2025- Join us in year 12 September 2025 - Join us in Year 9

ADMISSIONS CONSULTATION- PLEASE SEE THE LETTER ATTACHED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Entry Requirements

Open to all

We are a state school, funded by the Department of Education. There are no fees and no entrance exam.

Key Stage 4

There are no specific entry requirements to join us in Year 9. Pupils must demonstrate a strong interest in the Creative sector, game design sector or care sector and attend a pathway meeting to discuss their options.

Key Stage 5

We do have specific entry requirements for Year 12.

Students are expected to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 / Grade C or above to be able to study in our sixth form. Students choosing A Level options, should usually have a minimum of Grade 6 in relevant GCSE subjects, including maths and/or English where appropriate.

For in-year applications, please contact the school for more details

Appeals

All applicants who have applied for a Year 9 place at the academy and have been refused have a right to appeal that decision to an Independent Appeal Panel. Full details on the appeals process, timetable and booklet for parents is available on Blackburn with Darwen Council website – see link below:

School appeals dates and deadlines | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council