Blackburn Central High School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
PUPILS
891
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Foundation school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

This school was closed.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(03/05/2017)
Full Report - All Reports
46%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



Unlock The Rest Of The Data Now
We've Helped 20 Million Parents
  • See All Official School Data
  • View Catchment Area Maps
  • Access 2024 League Tables
  • Read Real Parent Reviews
  • Unlock 2024 Star Ratings
  • Easily Choose Your #1 School
£19.95
Per month

School Results Over Time

2019 2022 2023 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19 UNLOCK

% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
2019 2022 2023 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19 UNLOCK

% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
`
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HJ
01254 505700

School Description

The school is a smaller than the average sized secondary school. In September 2012, the school changed its name and moved into a newly built school. The number of students on roll has increased significantly because students have joined the school from another one nearby that closed down. The school site is shared with Crosshill, a special school for students with moderate learning difficulties aged from 11 to 16 years. The proportion of students supported by school action is above average. An above average proportion of students is supported at school action plus or has a statement of special educational needs. An above average proportion of students are from minority ethnic groups. The majority are of Pakistani heritage. The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language is above average. An above average proportion of students are known to be eligible for pupil premium funding (government funding to support disadvantaged students). The number of students leaving and joining the school at times other than the usual start in Year 7 is above average. Alternative educational provision is provided for a small number of students by Blackburn College and Fernhurst School. The school meets the government’s current floor standards which set the minimum expectations for students’ progress and attainment. The school specialises in mathematics and computing. Since the previous inspection the school has become part of the East Blackburn Community Trust. The school has worked in close partnership with Tauheedhul Islam Girls’ School. A strategic partnership leader from the staff of this school spends three days per week in Blackburn Central High. There have been many staff changes since the previous inspection.

Blackburn Central High School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

unlock

“Determined and Successful”

unlock
"> BCHS is an increasing popular, growing and thriving community, who are very proud to have been awarded joint first most improved school in the country by the Department for Education. We were judged to be a good school by Ofsted, with staff who ‘have been determined and successful in improving teaching and students’ achievement’.
Your rating:
Review guidelines
  • Do explain who you are and your relationship to the school e.g. ‘I am a parent…’
  • Do back up your opinion with examples or clear reasons but, remember, it’s your opinion not fact.
  • Don’t use bad or aggressive language.
  • Don't go in to detail about specific staff or pupils. Individual complaints should be directed to the school.
  • Do go to the relevant authority is you have concerns about a serious issue such as bullying, drug abuse or bad management.
Read the full review guidelines and where to find help if you have serious concerns about a school.
We respect your privacy and never share your email address with the reviewed school or any third parties. Please see our T&Cs and Privacy Policy for details of how we treat registered emails with TLC.


News, Photos and Open Days from Blackburn Central High School

This school is busy uploading photos, news and event information.
Check back soon!

Blackburn Central High School Catchment Area Map

Official pupil census data is not available for this school and we are unable to offer a heat map or likelihood of admission tool at this time.