The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,043
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Daniel Milton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLivesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Primary · 642m away
Meadowhead Junior School
Primary · 687m away
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 762m away
Bank Hey School
Special school · 1.2km away
Fernhurst Secondary SEBD School
Special school · 1.3km away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Primary · 1.3km away
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
Primary · 1.3km away
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn a selective school?
No. St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn currently has 1,043 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn take?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is in Blackburn, BB2 4SR, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn have a sixth form?
No, St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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