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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Duckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR

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Church of England
Pupils
1,489
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.4%
Attainment 8
50.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.9%
Basics 9-5
53.4%

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
8.1%
EBacc APS
4.19
EBacc 9-5
4.5%
EBacc 9-4
6.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.99
A*-A Grades
10.3%
A*-B Grades
32.7%
AAB+ %
4.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 118 students entered

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About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.7. The school has around 1,489 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Duckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

What is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy's latest exam results?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy located?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB2 2JR).
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy has around 1,489 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy with other schools?
View St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Blackburn with Darwen.