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Blackburn Central High School
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.4 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
984
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 76% nationally. Approximately 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 35% attain a grade 5 or above. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates room for improvement, as it ranks better than only 29% of schools.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2012Older 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. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 55% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani48.1%
White British20.4%
Asian Indian16.0%
Asian Other3.6%
White Other2.8%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black African1.9%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.73866, -2.47012 · BB2 3HJ
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN146936
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bchs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackburn Central High School rated by Ofsted?
Blackburn Central High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2012.
Is Blackburn Central High School a good school?
Blackburn Central High School scores 29.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Blackburn Central High School in GCSEs?
Blackburn Central High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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