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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Academy converter · Blackburn · BB2 2JR

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,483

Local authority

Blackburn with Darwen

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas 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 academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 1,483 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.9%. Religious character: Church of England.

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
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136900

Location

Address
Duckworth Street
Postcode
BB2 2JR
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: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,483
Boys / girls
720 / 763
School capacity
1,630
Capacity fill
1,483 / 1,630 (91%)
Free school meals
26.9%
FSM pupils
347
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: ST WILFRID'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Academy trust
ST WILFRID'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY

Contact

Telephone
01254604000
Website
www.saintwilfrids.co.uk

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