St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

URN: 136900 • Blackburn BB2 2JR

Overview

Name
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
URN
136900
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ST WILFRID'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Victoria Michael (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01254604000
Website
Visit
Address
Duckworth Street, Blackburn BB2 2JR

Summary

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, located in Blackburn, serves students aged 11 to 18 and is committed to providing a faith-led education. As a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 1,489 pupils, it aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The school emphasizes values such as respect, inspiration, and inclusivity, encouraging students to develop into well-rounded individuals.

The curriculum at St Wilfrid's is designed to be ambitious and evidence-informed, focusing on building knowledge and skills that lead to strong academic outcomes. It aims to empower students to "live life to the full," reflecting the school's ethos rooted in Christian values. The academy offers a range of extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of community and encouraging student engagement beyond the classroom.

St Wilfrid's is dedicated to supporting its students through a variety of programs and initiatives, ensuring that each individual feels valued and included. The school actively promotes a collaborative atmosphere, where both staff and students work together to inspire hope and personal growth.

Key details

LA
Blackburn with Darwen
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ST WILFRID'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Capacity
1630
Pupils
1489
Boys
708
Girls
781
FSM %
21.40
Open date
2011-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1489 708 781 1630 21.40
2024-09-11 1482 716 766 1630 20.40
2023-09-11 1511 698 813 1630 16.10
2022-09-11 1511 698 813 1630 16.10
2021-09-11 1508 706 802 1630 13.30
2020-09-11 1476 705 771 1630 11.20

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