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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.3 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,489
Capacity
1,630
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 50.8, placing it in the top 26% nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 84% progress to university, with 20% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 8%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.8 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 108 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.2%
Asian Pakistani18.8%
Asian Indian12.6%
White Other4.1%
Asian Other3.8%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Other1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.74263, -2.49456 · BB2 2JR
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN136900
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.saintwilfrids.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2013.
Is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy a good school?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy scores 63.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.8. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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