Our Lady and St John Catholic College
URN: 119790 • Blackburn BB1 1PY
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady and St John Catholic College
- URN
- 119790
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Tite (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- North Road, Blackburn BB1 1PY
Summary
Our Lady and St John Catholic College is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Blackburn, serving 816 pupils with a capacity of 821. The school is committed to fostering strong relationships with parents and the wider community, reflecting its ethos of collaboration and support. With a significant percentage of students (41.7%) eligible for free school meals, the college actively promotes inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.
The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development, as evidenced by its positive performance in league tables and Ofsted reports. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for their future, incorporating British values such as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. Through various programmes, including PSHCE, students engage with these values, ensuring they are well-equipped for adult life.
Our Lady and St John Catholic College also prioritises the well-being of its students, offering support for special educational needs and disabilities. The school’s commitment to community engagement and its multi-faith approach contribute to a nurturing environment where all students can thrive.
The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development, as evidenced by its positive performance in league tables and Ofsted reports. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for their future, incorporating British values such as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. Through various programmes, including PSHCE, students engage with these values, ensuring they are well-equipped for adult life.
Our Lady and St John Catholic College also prioritises the well-being of its students, offering support for special educational needs and disabilities. The school’s commitment to community engagement and its multi-faith approach contribute to a nurturing environment where all students can thrive.
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Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 821
- Pupils
- 816
- Boys
- 397
- Girls
- 419
- FSM %
- 41.70
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2023-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 816 | 397 | 419 | 821 | 41.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 816 | 397 | 419 | 821 | 41.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 776 | 372 | 404 | 821 | 40.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 776 | 372 | 404 | 900 | 40.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 777 | 375 | 402 | 900 | 35.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 751 | 366 | 385 | 900 | 30.00 |
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