Principal's Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to Darwen Vale High School's website.

 

We will achieve this ambitious vision through addressing three key areas; firstly, by continually striving to improve outcomes for all young people; secondly maintaining a relentless focus on  improving the quality of teaching and learning; and finally, by continuing to develop high standards of behaviour, life skills and an entrepreneurial spirit in all our students that will equip them for their future after leaving Darwen Vale. 

 

Darwen Vale is a school which has the very highest standards – both in terms of academic teaching and life beyond the classroom. Our staff work tirelessly to ensure students are happy at school and committed to being the best they can be. We demand a lot, setting high standards for students and staff, with a ‘no excuses’ approach to attitude, work and discipline. At the same time, we also provide considerable support for our staff and students. 

 

We have a strong and lengthy tradition of providing high quality education to the people of Blackburn with Darwen. Our predecessor school: Darwen Grammar school was built on the Blackburn Road site in 1938. As such, we see ourselves as being at the heart of our local community. We have built partnerships with a number of local employers including specialists in engineering, sport and the arts. We are part of the Aldridge family of schools, and we are able to access the significant support and expertise that Aldridge Education can provide as a national multi academy trust. 

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With best wishes,

 

Jessica Giraud

Executive Principal

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