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The Hyndburn Academy

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The Hyndburn Academy

Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4ED

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
654
Ages
11-16
FSM
42.3%
Attainment 8
37.3
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.1%
Basics 9-5
24.4%

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
33.6%
EBacc APS
3.13
EBacc 9-5
3.4%
EBacc 9-4
10.1%
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About The Hyndburn Academy

The Hyndburn Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.3. The school has around 654 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Stourton Street, Blackburn, BB1 4ED | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Hyndburn Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. May 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Norden High School & Sports College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Hyndburn Academy

What is The Hyndburn Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hyndburn Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Hyndburn Academy's latest exam results?
The Hyndburn Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Hyndburn Academy located?
The Hyndburn Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire (BB1 4ED).
How many pupils attend The Hyndburn Academy?
The Hyndburn Academy has around 654 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Hyndburn Academy with other schools?
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