Schools in Blackburn
Blackburn is in Blackburn with Darwen. 79 open schools and colleges have a Blackburn address: 54 primary, 10 secondary, 2 special, 3 nursery, 1 sixth form or college and 9 others. 25% are academies or free schools.
Schools
79
54 primary · 10 secondary
Pupils
27,015
on roll in 78 schools
Ofsted Good or better
98%
43 of 44 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
614
on record across 69 schools
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Schools in Blackburn 79
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Islah Girls' High SchoolOther independent school · Blackburn with DarwenNone on recordOther · 119 pupils | Other | None on record | 119 | - |
| Ashworth Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards metNursery · 71 pupils · 9 governors | Nursery | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards met | 71 | 9 |
| Audley Infant SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodSep 2014Primary · 280 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2014 | 280 | 9 |
| Audley Junior SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodJul 2013Primary · 392 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2013 | 392 | 12 |
| Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodApr 2014Primary · 106 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2014 | 106 | 2 |
| Belthorn Academy Primary SchoolAcademy converter · LancashireGoodMay 2014Primary · 238 pupils · 16 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2014 | 238 | 16 |
| Blackburn Central High SchoolAcademy converter · Blackburn with DarwenGoodNov 2012Secondary · 1,015 pupils · 5 governors | Secondary | GoodNov 2012 | 1,015 | 5 |
| Blackburn CollegeFurther education · Blackburn with DarwenNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodSep 2013Primary · 464 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2013 | 464 | 9 |
| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE PrimaryVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenNo overall gradeDec 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 416 pupils · 15 governors | Primary | No overall gradeDec 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 416 | 15 |
| Brookhouse Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodNov 2011Primary · 247 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2011 | 247 | 10 |
| Brunel Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metNursery · 34 pupils · 1 governor | Nursery | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 34 | 1 |
| Cedars Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodNov 2019Ungraded inspection Feb 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 407 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2019Ungraded inspection Feb 2025, no grade given | 407 | 10 |
| Daisyfield Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodOct 2023Primary · 292 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 292 | 8 |
| Eden SchoolFree schools special · Blackburn with DarwenGoodNov 2023Special · 64 pupils · 7 governors | Special | GoodNov 2023 | 64 | 7 |
| Feniscowles Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodNov 2012Primary · 417 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2012 | 417 | 11 |
| Great Harwood Primary SchoolCommunity school · LancashireGoodSep 2023Primary · 210 pupils · 3 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 210 | 3 |
| Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodSep 2023Primary · 180 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 180 | 8 |
| Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodSep 2023Primary · 158 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 158 | 5 |
| Griffin Park Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 232 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 232 | 9 |
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodFeb 2023Primary · 189 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 189 | 6 |
| Intack Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodOct 2012Primary · 378 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2012 | 378 | 9 |
| Islamiyah SchoolOther independent school · Blackburn with DarwenNone on recordOther · 153 pupils | Other | None on record | 153 | - |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK SchoolOther independent school · Blackburn with DarwenNone on recordOther · 354 pupils | Other | None on record | 354 | - |
| Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter · LancashireReport cardJan 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 150 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards met | 150 | 10 |
| Lammack Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodJan 2013Primary · 548 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2013 | 548 | 13 |
| Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 307 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 307 | 11 |
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England SchoolVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodJul 2023Primary · 173 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2023 | 173 | 11 |
| Longshaw Community Junior SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodMay 2013Primary · 334 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2013 | 334 | 8 |
| Longshaw Infant SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 203 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 203 | 11 |
| Longshaw Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodFeb 2019Nursery · 101 pupils · 10 governors | Nursery | GoodFeb 2019 | 101 | 10 |
| Markazul UloomOther independent school · Blackburn with DarwenNone on recordOther · 26 pupils | Other | None on record | 26 | - |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and NurseryCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodOct 2016Primary · 169 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2016 | 169 | 12 |
| Meadowhead Junior SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodSep 2019Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 201 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2019Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade given | 201 | 9 |
| Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodDec 2014Primary · 144 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2014 | 144 | 11 |
| Newfield SchoolCommunity special school · Blackburn with DarwenNo overall gradeDec 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 242 pupils · 7 governors | Special | No overall gradeDec 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effective | 242 | 7 |
| Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · Blackburn with DarwenRequires improvementMay 2023Secondary · 770 pupils · 6 governors | Secondary | Requires improvementMay 2023 | 770 | 6 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 180 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2; safeguarding standards met | 180 | 8 |
| Pleckgate High SchoolAcademy sponsor led · Blackburn with DarwenOutstandingJun 2024Secondary · 1,339 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | OutstandingJun 2024 | 1,339 | 7 |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolFree schools · Blackburn with DarwenGoodSep 2019Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade givenSecondary · 873 pupils | Secondary | GoodSep 2019Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade given | 873 | - |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary SchoolFree schools · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 387 pupils | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 387 | - |
| Rawdhatul Ilm Wal HudaOther independent school · Blackburn with DarwenNone on recordOther · 246 pupils | Other | None on record | 246 | - |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary SchoolOther independent school · Blackburn with DarwenNone on recordOther · 140 pupils | Other | None on record | 140 | - |
| Rishton Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LancashireGoodMay 2015Primary · 143 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 143 | 9 |
| Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodMar 2023Primary · 188 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 188 | 10 |
| Roe Lee Park Primary SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodNov 2017Primary · 424 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2017 | 424 | 10 |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardNov 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 173 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | Report cardNov 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 173 | 2 |
| Salesbury Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LancashireGoodMay 2012Primary · 283 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2012 | 283 | 8 |
| Shadsworth Infant SchoolCommunity school · Blackburn with DarwenNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 196 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 196 | 12 |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led · Blackburn with DarwenNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 182 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 182 | 9 |
| St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 154 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 154 | 6 |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardJan 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 214 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 214 | 11 |
| St Antony's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodApr 2019Primary · 236 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2019 | 236 | 8 |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodJul 2024Primary · 419 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 419 | 10 |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 1,051 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 1,051 | 11 |
| St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · LancashireNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 161 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 161 | 7 |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodApr 2024Primary · 212 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2024 | 212 | 8 |
| St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great HarwoodVoluntary aided school · LancashireNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 137 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 137 | 7 |
| St James' Church of England Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodApr 2013Primary · 395 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2013 | 395 | 9 |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · Blackburn with DarwenNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 202 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effective | 202 | 6 |
| St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodMay 2012Primary · 203 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2012 | 203 | 10 |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, LanghoVoluntary aided school · LancashireReport cardJan 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 274 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 274 | 2 |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, OsbaldestonVoluntary aided school · LancashireReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 69 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 69 | 7 |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardJan 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 258 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4; safeguarding standards met | 258 | 7 |
| St Michael with St John CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodSep 2012Primary · 262 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2012 | 262 | 9 |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenGoodOct 2015Primary · 216 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2015 | 216 | 9 |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, BlackburnVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 408 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 408 | 5 |
| St Silas's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · Blackburn with DarwenGoodApr 2023Primary · 311 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | 311 | 7 |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardApr 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3, Urgent improvement in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 392 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3, Urgent improvement in 1; safeguarding standards met | 392 | 10 |
| St Thomas's CentrePupil referral unit · Blackburn with DarwenOutstandingJun 2018Other · 115 pupils · 12 governors | Other | OutstandingJun 2018 | 115 | 12 |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · Blackburn with DarwenGoodNov 2013Secondary · 1,483 pupils · 21 governors | Secondary | GoodNov 2013 | 1,483 | 21 |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High SchoolFree schools · Blackburn with DarwenOutstandingMar 2024Secondary · 746 pupils · 16 governors | Secondary | OutstandingMar 2024 | 746 | 16 |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High SchoolAcademy converter · Blackburn with DarwenOutstandingOct 2022Secondary · 866 pupils · 14 governors | Secondary | OutstandingOct 2022 | 866 | 14 |
| The Heights BlackburnFree schools alternative provision · Blackburn with DarwenGoodSep 2014Other · 2 pupils · 8 governors | Other | GoodSep 2014 | 2 | 8 |
| The Hyndburn AcademyAcademy sponsor led · LancashireReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 641 pupils · 6 governors | Secondary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 641 | 6 |
| The Olive School, BlackburnFree schools · Blackburn with DarwenNo overall gradeMar 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 638 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 638 | 9 |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter · Blackburn with DarwenOutstandingSep 2023Primary · 463 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | OutstandingSep 2023 | 463 | 14 |
| Westholme SchoolOther independent school · Blackburn with DarwenNone on recordOther · 706 pupils | Other | None on record | 706 | - |
| Witton Park AcademyAcademy converter · Blackburn with DarwenReport cardFeb 2026Needs attention in all six areas; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,243 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | Report cardFeb 2026Needs attention in all six areas; safeguarding standards met | 1,243 | 7 |