SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn

Green Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4SR

A Good-rated secondary school in Blackburn.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

1,043

Ages

11-16

FSM

18.7%

Attainment 8

47.4

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

47.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

20.9%

Basics 9-5

53.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

44.1%

EBacc APS

4.27

EBacc 9-5

15.8%

EBacc 9-4

26.7%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 89 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.4. The school has around 1,043 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Green Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4SR | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Good
Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
Sept 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn

What is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn's Ofsted rating?

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 89 responses): 75% of parents would recommend St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn.

What are St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn's latest exam results?

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn located?

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB2 4SR).

How many pupils attend St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn?

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn has around 1,043 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn with other schools?

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