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The Heights Blackburn
Heys Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4NW, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.0 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
3
Capacity
160
Ages
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
2%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this school demonstrates strong performance compared to others in the area. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, with only three pupils enrolled, data on academic progress and outcomes is limited.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School responds to concerns
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
Mixed W+Asian33.3%
Location
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53.72252, -2.49916 · BB2 4NW
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN139413
School typeFree schools alternative provision
Websitewww.theheightsfreeschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Heights Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
The Heights Blackburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2014.
Is The Heights Blackburn a good school?
The Heights Blackburn scores 85.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Heights Blackburn?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Heights Blackburn receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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