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Derwent House School

Other independent special school · Blackburn · BB1 8AT

Ages 11–16 · Blackburn with Darwen

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
30
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Miss Jackie Rhodes

Location

Address
4 East Park Road
Postcode
BB1 8AT
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
District
Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency
Blackburn
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 11–16, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Notable characteristics: independent, special school, non-selective admissions. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Blackburn
79
Academies among open schools in Blackburn
18% (14)
Open schools in BB1
37
Open schools in Blackburn with Darwen LA
89

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in BlackburnNear BB1

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    • Demand0.90

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    • FSM23.6%
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    • FSM13.0%
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  • Marksbury CofE Primary School

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    Academy converter · Primary

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    • FSM9.4%
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  • Paulton Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • KS256%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM18.9%

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  • Paulton Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 5–7

    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM14.2%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Trinity Church School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM21.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Jackie Rhodes

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