Norden High School & Sports College
URN: 119717 • Blackburn BB1 4ED
Overview
- Name
- Norden High School & Sports College
- URN
- 119717
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 36.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Starkey (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Stourton Street, Blackburn BB1 4ED
Summary
Norden High School & Sports College is a mixed community secondary school located in Blackburn, Lancashire. With a current enrolment of 465 pupils, the school has a capacity of 750, allowing for a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that fosters both academic achievement and personal development.
The curriculum at Norden High School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects that encourage critical thinking and creativity. The school places a strong emphasis on sports and physical education, reflecting its designation as a Sports College. This focus not only promotes physical well-being but also helps to build teamwork and leadership skills among students.
Norden High School actively engages with the local community and aims to support students from various backgrounds, with 15.90% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success. For more information, visit their website at nordenhighschool.co.uk.
The curriculum at Norden High School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects that encourage critical thinking and creativity. The school places a strong emphasis on sports and physical education, reflecting its designation as a Sports College. This focus not only promotes physical well-being but also helps to build teamwork and leadership skills among students.
Norden High School actively engages with the local community and aims to support students from various backgrounds, with 15.90% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school fosters an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success. For more information, visit their website at nordenhighschool.co.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 465
- Boys
- 255
- Girls
- 210
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 465 | 255 | 210 | 750 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 465 | 255 | 210 | 750 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 465 | 255 | 210 | 750 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 465 | 255 | 210 | 750 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 465 | 255 | 210 | 750 | 15.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 465 | 255 | 210 | 750 | 15.90 |
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