Blackburn Central High School
URN: 134906 • Blackburn BB2 3HJ
Overview
- Name
- Blackburn Central High School
- URN
- 134906
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Diane Atkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Haslingden Road, Blackburn BB2 3HJ
Summary
Blackburn Central High School (BCHS) is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Blackburn, serving a student population of 891 with a capacity of 900. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and personal development. Recognised by the Department for Education and praised by Ofsted for its effective teaching practices, BCHS aims to help students reach their full potential.
The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between staff and students, which is seen as essential for inspiring learning. BCHS encourages students to engage with their community, promoting respect, tolerance, and the fundamental British values. The curriculum is designed to support both academic and personal growth, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future.
BCHS actively seeks to involve students in community initiatives and charitable activities, reflecting its ethos of social responsibility. The school invites parents and carers to visit and experience its vibrant community, highlighting its commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.
The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between staff and students, which is seen as essential for inspiring learning. BCHS encourages students to engage with their community, promoting respect, tolerance, and the fundamental British values. The curriculum is designed to support both academic and personal growth, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future.
BCHS actively seeks to involve students in community initiatives and charitable activities, reflecting its ethos of social responsibility. The school invites parents and carers to visit and experience its vibrant community, highlighting its commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.
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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
- 900
- Pupils
- 891
- Boys
- 427
- Girls
- 464
- FSM %
- 25.50
- Open date
- 2005-04-04
- Close date
- 2019-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-05-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 891 | 427 | 464 | 900 | 25.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 891 | 427 | 464 | 900 | 25.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 891 | 427 | 464 | 900 | 25.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 891 | 427 | 464 | 900 | 25.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 891 | 427 | 464 | 900 | 25.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 891 | 427 | 464 | 900 | 25.50 |
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