Intelligence snapshot
Demand
Nearly full — act early
Capacity
92% — Near capacity
Admissions
Non-selective intake
Sixth form
Available here
Quick takeaway
Nearly full.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
Boys only.
Key points for parents
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
This is a boys-only school
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Muslim
Capacity
- Pupils
- 736
- Capacity
- 92%Near capacity
- FSM
- 13.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Majid Ditta (Principal & Chief Executive)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection reports
Official linksNational standing
Outstanding is the 1st highest Ofsted rating — grade 1 of 4.
School inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sumner Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LD
Town setting
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