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The Hyndburn Academy

Academy sponsor led · Blackburn · BB1 4ED

Ages 11–16 · 641 pupils · Lancashire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

38.1

Overall absence

7.9%

Admissions demand

0.90 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.78
−20+2
Attainment 838.1
English & maths grade 5+24%
English & maths grade 4+53%
EBacc entry30%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.0%
Unauthorised2.6%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.4%
Enrolments in measure
651

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.90 · Often has places

1st preferences

97

Places offered

147

1st-preference offers

97

Total preferences (any rank)
200
Preferred offers (top 3)
108
Applications from outside LA
3
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

641 pupils · 675 places

Pupils on roll
641
Boys / girls
303 / 338
School capacity
675
Capacity fill
641 / 675 (95%)
Free school meals
46.6%
FSM pupils
299
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
United Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Umar Wazir

Location

Address
Stourton Street, Rishton
Postcode
BB1 4ED
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire
District
Hyndburn
Constituency
Hyndburn
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Blackburn, Lancashire, 641 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 46.6%.

Open schools in Blackburn
79
Secondary schools in Blackburn
10
Academies among open schools in Blackburn
18% (14)
Open schools in BB1
37
Secondary in BB1
3
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Secondary in Lancashire LA
81

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 BB1

  • Accrington Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Accrington · BB5 4FF · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.7
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence9.9%

    2.0 miles away

  • Rhyddings

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Accrington · BB5 3EA · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att833.5
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence11.9%

    2.1 miles away

  • Pleckgate High School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Blackburn · BB1 8QA · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.0
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence7.4%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Umar Wazir
Telephone
01254885378
Website
www.hyndburnacademy.org.uk

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