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ClosedSecondaryURN 134906

Blackburn Central High School

Foundation school · Blackburn · BB2 3HJ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

891

Local authority

Blackburn with Darwen

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 891 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 25.5%.

Open schools in Blackburn
79
Secondary schools in Blackburn
10
Academies among open schools in Blackburn
18% (14)
Open schools in BB2
40
Secondary in BB2
7
Open schools in Blackburn with Darwen LA
89
Secondary in Blackburn with Darwen LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BlackburnNear BB2

Overview

School type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
134906

Location

Address
Haslingden Road
Postcode
BB2 3HJ
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 17 Jan 2019.

Pupils on roll
891
Boys / girls
427 / 464
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
891 / 900 (99%)
Free school meals
25.5%
FSM pupils
227
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Supported by a trust

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