SecondaryData as of May 2026

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

North Road, Blackburn, BB1 1PY

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2023

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

Academic picture

37.0school · 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

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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

37.0

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	46.4
2024/25	37.0	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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	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% 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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Blackburn Central High School

1.16 km away · Academy converter

Good

Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School

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

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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

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.

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