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The Hyndburn Academy
Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.3 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
654
Capacity
675
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 89% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or above is lower at 25%, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Overall, the school shows strengths in its academic performance relative to national averages, but parents may want to consider the support available for students aiming for higher grades.
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Last inspected: 30 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 37.4 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.1%
Asian Pakistani15.4%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Black African1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.77128, -2.41953 · BB1 4ED
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN144356
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hyndburnacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hyndburn Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Hyndburn Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 March 2022.
Is The Hyndburn Academy a good school?
The Hyndburn Academy scores 21.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 The Hyndburn Academy in GCSEs?
The Hyndburn Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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