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Darwen Aldridge Sudell School

Our Mission & Vision

Welcome from the Principal

A very warm welcome to Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary School.
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make, and I hope our website gives you a glimpse of what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.
We are proud to be a caring, nurturing and ambitious school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. Our commitment to supporting every child means that we truly believe in leaving no one behind. We work closely with our families to ensure every pupil feels safe, happy and confident, giving them the foundations they need to flourish both academically and personally.
Learning is brought to life through exciting lessons, memorable experiences and a fantastic range of enrichment opportunities that inspire curiosity and creativity. We want our children to love coming to school each day, to develop a genuine passion for learning and to leave us with the confidence, resilience and ambition to succeed in whatever path they choose.
We are incredibly proud that our 2025 outcomes received national recognition from the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson. Our pupils' achievements placed us amongst the highest-performing schools nationally for schools serving communities with similar levels of deprivation. This is a remarkable achievement and reflects the hard work of our children, the dedication of our staff and the wonderful support of our families. It also demonstrates our unwavering belief that every child can succeed, regardless of their starting point.
While we are proud of our academic success, we are equally proud of the kindness, respect and enthusiasm our children show every day. There is a real buzz around school, where children enjoy learning, challenge themselves and celebrate one another's achievements.
I would be delighted to welcome you to our school so you can see our learning culture for yourself. If you would like to arrange a visit or find out more about what we offer, please contact our school office on 01254 703440. We look forward to meeting you and showing you why our school is such a wonderful place to belong.

Jenna Harty

Principal

We welcome visits so please contact reception on
01254 703 440 or email office@sudell.aldridgeeducation.org 
if you would like to visit us.

 

Ethos & Values

We aim to provide an entrepreneurial education which develops:

  • creativity

  • determination

  • passion

  • problem-solving

  • risk-taking

  • teamwork

And to:

  • develop children as whole and rounded human beings

  • ensure children make excellent progress across the curriculum

  • celebrate every child as a unique individual

  • provide a safe and positive environment

  • develop strong moral values in all of our pupils

  • teach our pupils to be independent and interdependent learners

  • develop children’s social conscience

Darwen Aldridge Sudell School (in various forms) has been part of the community since 1909. Recognising this historic foundation, we aim to serve the community by providing the highest possible quality of education within an entrepreneurial context (a key part of The Aldridge Family of Schools). We recognise that children learn most effectively when they are in a safe and happy environment and learning is engaging and fun. 

Click here to learn more about the Aldridge Attributes 

Our Big Intent

At Sudell Primary we want:

  • To inspire children, who strive to be the best they can be and more, and have a thirst for knowledge, as they carefully link past, present and future to have a positive impact on the world around them.
  • To have high standards and academic excellence, with a clear focus on subject specific teaching, through which children make outstanding progress, acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive and achieve in life.
  • To empower children to be active citizens, who are well rounded compassionate, kind, ethically informed, happy, aspirational and who are passionate about not only improving themselves, but also the world in which they live.
  • To have children who develop the skills, creativity and values to take risks and better themselves on a daily basis, valuing learning and themselves as learners.
  • To have children who will be confident, unique and resilient individuals who are capable of problem solving and risk taking through working independently and as part of a team.
  • To have confident children who are determined and proud of their unique self and self-worth.
  • To have children who develop a clear social conscience and moral compass, through working in a supportive, nurturing environment where the very best is expected of them.

Supporting and Nurturing, Enjoying and Achieving