The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Dr Fazal Dad (Principal & Chief Executive)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2022 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Reinspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Blackburn College, Feilden Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary · 654m away
St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College
Secondary · 691m away
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 691m away
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Primary · 986m away
Brunel Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Griffin Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackburn College's Ofsted rating?
Blackburn College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Blackburn College take?
Blackburn College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Blackburn College?
Blackburn College is in Blackburn, BB2 1LH, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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