Showing 1-9 of 19 schools
Blackburn secondary schools achieve strong GCSE results, with 61% of students achieving grades 9-7, well above England's 54%. Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School and Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School lead the area with exceptional performance, while Islamiyah School offers an independent option for families considering private education. 89% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 86%, and an average Attainment 8 score of 48 compared to 86% nationally, families across Blackburn have access to 19 secondary schools delivering consistent academic achievement. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, GCSE performance, and Ofsted ratings.
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Islam | Outstanding |
| #14 | Al Islah Girls' High School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | Islam | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Noorul Uloom | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Girls | Islam | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Information not available |
| N/A | Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Girls | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Olive High | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Islamiyah School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | Islam | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #5 | St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #11 | Blackburn Central High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Islam | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Edenfield Girls' High School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Markazul Uloom | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | Islam | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Pleckgate High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | The Hyndburn Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Stonyhurst College | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Westholme School | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Witton Park Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
Disclaimer
Information on this page is compiled, analysed, and processed from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and official school websites.
Our rankings, metrics, and assessments are derived from this data using our own methodologies and represent our independent analysis rather than official standings.
While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free. Data may change without notice, and schools and/or local authorities should be contacted directly to verify any details before making decisions.
FindMySchool does not endorse any particular school, and rankings reflect specific metrics rather than overall quality.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information provided. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us.
