The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 252 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,312
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Knowles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGriffin Park Primary School
Primary · 534m away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Primary · 626m away
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 686m away
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ashworth Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Witton Park Academy a selective school?
No. Witton Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Witton Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Witton Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Witton Park Academy?
Witton Park Academy currently has 1,312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Witton Park Academy take?
Witton Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Witton Park Academy?
Witton Park Academy is in Blackburn, BB2 6TD, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Witton Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, Witton Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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