The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.8
7.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.53
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 253 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,489
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 21.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- ST WILFRID'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Michael (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College
Secondary · Very close
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Primary · 335m away
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary · 372m away
Griffin Park Primary School
Primary · 598m away
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Primary · 1.1km away
Witton Park Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Longshaw Community Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy currently has 1,489 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy take?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is in Blackburn, BB2 2JR, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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