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Blackburn Central High School

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Blackburn Central High School

Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HJ

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Pupils
984
Ages
11-16
FSM
39.3%
Attainment 8
40.9
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.7%
Basics 9-5
34.7%

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
55.1%
EBacc APS
3.81
EBacc 9-5
14.8%
EBacc 9-4
22.7%
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About Blackburn Central High School

Blackburn Central High School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. The school has around 984 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HJ | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Blackburn Central High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2012 — Good (predecessor: Blackburn Central High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Blackburn Central High School

What is Blackburn Central High School's Ofsted rating?
Blackburn Central High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Blackburn Central High School's latest exam results?
Blackburn Central High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Blackburn Central High School located?
Blackburn Central High School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB2 3HJ).
How many pupils attend Blackburn Central High School?
Blackburn Central High School has around 984 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Blackburn Central High School with other schools?
View Blackburn Central High School'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.