Our Academies

Aldridge Education is a national multi-academy trust supporting nine schools and academies, along with an adult learning provision. Our story began in 2008 when the Aldridge Foundation, led by our patron Sir Rod Aldridge, opened its first academy, Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA). DACA set the blueprint for a family of entrepreneurial, community-focused schools. As this family grew, Aldridge Education was established in 2016 to lead and support the group and ensure its continued success. Today, we oversee nine schools and academies, as well as an adult learning provision, and continue to work closely with Sir Rod and the Aldridge Foundation.

Being part of Aldridge Education brings significant advantages to our settings, enabling them to deliver high-quality education while remaining strongly connected to their local communities. 

Through our Trust-wide model, our staff and students benefit from:

• Sharing best practice and innovation across a national network
• Access to specialist support in teaching, wellbeing, inclusion, and school improvement
• Enhanced opportunities for enrichment, leadership, and personal development for students
• Strategic collaboration that ensures every young person is prepared for life beyond school

Across our settings, we are committed to raising aspirations, developing entrepreneurial mindsets, and equipping students with the skills and confidence to succeed. Our work is guided by two core missions: bringing learning to life and ensuring that no one is left behind.

This shared purpose unites our Aldridge family and ensures that every Aldridge setting provides an ambitious, supportive, and transformative education for its community.

Read more about how governance of our Trust works