Aldridge Utc Darwen

Contact details for the school

School Name: Aldridge Utc Darwen
Address: Police Street
Town/City: Darwen
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB3 1AF
Telephone Number: 01254 819567
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 13-19)
Type: Studio schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Aldridge Education
Sponsor: Aldridge Education

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Julie Green
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 275 (37% boys & 63% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.2%

Location and administration

URN: 139924
DfE Number: 889/4002
UKPRN: 10042599
UPRN: 100010777182
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackburn with Darwen (E06000008)
Constituency: Rossendale and Darwen (E14001450)
Electoral Ward: Darwen West (E05011516)

Easting & Northing: 369012E, 422319N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 49.28" N 2° 28' 14.4" W
Plus Code: 9C5VMGWH+RP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Janice Allan - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 June 2026.
  • Anne Crook - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2026.
  • Scott Feast - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 December 2027.
  • Ms Vikki Fish - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Colin Grand - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Ms Julie Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Daniel McManamon - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2026.
  • Mr Gary Mitchell - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Ms Jenny Morris - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mr Paresh Parmar - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 December 2029.
  • Victoria Sharkey - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 December 2025.
  • Ms Kate Thurman - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 April 2030.