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Fernhurst Secondary SEBD School

Community special school · Blackburn · BB2 4NW

Ages 11–16 · Blackburn with Darwen

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

Gender
Mixed
School type
Community special school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community special school
Headteacher
Mr Drew Crawshaw

Location

Address
Heys Lane
Postcode
BB2 4NW
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
District
Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

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

SEN types
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 community special school, Ages 11–16, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Notable characteristics: special school. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Blackburn
79
Academies among open schools in Blackburn
18% (14)
Open schools in BB2
40
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 BB2

  • The Heights Blackburn

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools alternative provision

    Blackburn · BB2 4NW · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 5–16

    • FSM50.0%

    0.0 miles away

  • Eden School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools special

    Blackburn · BB2 4NW · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 8–16

    • Att813.1
    • P8-1.7
    • EM5+14%
    • Absence24.1%

    0.1 miles away

  • Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Blackburn · BB2 4JJ · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM10.3%

    0.5 miles away

  • Meadowhead Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Blackburn · BB2 4QG · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 7–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM61.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • Longshaw Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Blackburn · BB2 3NF · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM0.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Longshaw Infant School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Blackburn · BB2 3NF · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM42.9%

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Drew Crawshaw

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