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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (76.4)
- Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School (74.5)
- Pleckgate High School (73.7)
- Tauheedul Islam Girls High School (70.2)
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (64.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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