SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn

Green Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4SR

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	46.5	46.4
2023/24	44.1	46.4
2024/25	47.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.12	0.00
2023/24	-0.25	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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The Heights Blackburn

1.27 km away · Free schools alternative provision

Good

Eden School

1.37 km away · Free schools special

Good

Witton Park Academy

1.71 km away · Academy converter

Good

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

2.27 km away · Academy converter

Good

Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

2.49 km away · Free schools

Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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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