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Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Secondary

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

North Road, Blackburn, BB1 1PY

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
812
Ages
11-16
FSM
44.3%
Attainment 8
37.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.7%
Basics 9-5
22.5%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
32.6%
EBacc APS
3.14
EBacc 9-5
5.1%
EBacc 9-4
10.1%
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About Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.0. The school has around 812 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: North Road, Blackburn, BB1 1PY | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Our Lady and St John Catholic College)
  3. Jun 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Our Lady and St John Catholic College)
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Our Lady and St John Catholic College)
  5. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Our Lady and St John Catholic College)
  6. May 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Our Lady and St John Catholic College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

What is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy located?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB1 1PY).
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has around 812 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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