The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.2
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
19.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 812
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 44.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Wright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
North Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Antony's RC Primary School
Primary · Very close
Broadlands Virtual School
Special school · Very close
Shadsworth Junior School
Primary · 544m away
Newfield School
Special school · 549m away
Shadsworth Infant School
Primary · 556m away
Audley Junior School
Primary · 890m away
Audley Infant School
Primary · 890m away
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Questions parents ask
Is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 812 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy take?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is in Blackburn, BB1 1PY, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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