2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Darwen Area

Darwen sixth form schools offer post-16 pathways for students across this Lancashire town, with 3 providers serving the local community. Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio and Darwen Aldridge Community Academy are the main options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.2/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.7/10 (Excellent). 19% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to England's 25%, while 42% achieve A*/A/B grades against the national average of 50%. Students in Darwen benefit from established sixth form provision with strong links to local employers and further education pathways. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.