Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Blackburn with Darwen 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 88 schools across Blackburn with Darwen. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Blackburn with Darwen has 88 primary & secondary schools, of which 9 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 66 rated Good — 85% of primary & secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Blackburn with Darwen follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

88
Total schools
9
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
61.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Turncroft Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 St Thomas's Centre
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Turton Belmont Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
5. Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. Lammack Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
9. Longshaw Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
10. Ashworth Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
11. Brunel Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
12. Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Longshaw Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Audley Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Brookhouse Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. The Heights Blackburn
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
17. Crosshill Special School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
18. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Daisyfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
20. Griffin Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Blackburn with Darwen?
There are 88 primary & secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, of which 9 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Blackburn with Darwen?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Blackburn with Darwen is Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Blackburn with Darwen?
Primary and secondary school applications in Blackburn with Darwen are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Blackburn with Darwen council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Blackburn with Darwen?
10% of primary & secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 79.5% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.