The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.4
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
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
69%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
58%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
23%
Based on 77 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 654
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 42.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Umar Wazir
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 578m away
Rishton Methodist Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Great Harwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · 1.4km away
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Park View
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hyndburn Academy a selective school?
No. The Hyndburn Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hyndburn Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hyndburn Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hyndburn Academy?
The Hyndburn Academy currently has 654 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hyndburn Academy take?
The Hyndburn Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hyndburn Academy?
The Hyndburn Academy is in Blackburn, BB1 4ED, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hyndburn Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Hyndburn Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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