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Schools in Blackburn with Darwen
Ofsted outcomes in Blackburn with Darwen
The latest inspection outcome of each of the 89 schools, counted by the framework it was inspected under.
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| Latest outcome on file | Share of all 89 schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 framework: Outstanding | 44% | |
| 2019 framework: Good | 2326% | |
| 2019 framework: Requires improvement | 22% | |
| 2019 framework: Inadequate | 11% | |
| 2019 framework: no overall grade (not judged) | 1416% | |
| Report card (from November 2025; graded by area, no overall grade) | 1618% | |
| Ungraded inspection only | 2730% | |
| No Ofsted outcome on file (includes independent schools inspected by ISI) | 22% |
Exam results in Blackburn with Darwen
At the end of key stage 2 in 2024/25, 63% of pupils in Blackburn with Darwen reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against 62% across England.
The average Attainment 8 score at GCSE in 2024/25 was 45.4 in Blackburn with Darwen, against 46 across England.
Secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Al Islah Girls' High School | Independent | Good · Mar 2025 |
| Aldridge UTC Darwen | Studio | Report card · Jan 2026 |
| Aurora Woodlands School | Independent | Good · Jul 2025 |
| Blackburn Central High School | Academy | Good · Dec 2022 |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy | Academy | No overall grade · May 2025 |
| Darwen Vale High School | Academy | Good · Jan 2024 |
| Islamiyah School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School | Independent | Good · Jul 2023 |
| Lower Pastures | Independent | Good · Jan 2023 |
| Markazul Uloom | Independent | Inadequate · Apr 2024 |
| Noorul Uloom | Independent | Good · May 2024 |
| Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy | Requires improvement · May 2023 |
| Pleckgate High School | Academy | Outstanding · Jun 2024 |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Free | Good · Mar 2025 · Some aspects not as strong |
| Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda | Independent | Good · Sept 2023 |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn | Voluntary aided | No overall grade · Mar 2025 |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy | Academy | Good · Jan 2023 |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School | Free | Outstanding · Mar 2024 |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School | Academy | Outstanding · Oct 2022 |
| Witton Park Academy | Academy | Report card · Feb 2026 |
All-through schools in Blackburn with Darwen
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Crosshill Special School | Special academy | Good · Nov 2021 |
| Eden School | Special free | Good · Nov 2023 |
| Newfield School | Special | No overall grade · Dec 2024 |
| St Thomas's Centre | Pupil referral unit | Outstanding with concerns · Jun 2024 |
| The Heights Blackburn | Alternative provision | Standards maintained · Feb 2025 |
| Westholme School | Independent | No outcome on file |
Nursery schools in Blackburn with Darwen
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School | Nursery | Report card · May 2026 |
| Brunel Nursery School | Nursery | Report card · May 2026 |
| Longshaw Nursery School | Nursery | Good · Apr 2024 |
| Turncroft Nursery School | Nursery | Standards maintained · May 2025 |
Sixth forms and colleges (16+) in Blackburn with Darwen
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College | College | Good · Nov 2024 |