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.

Total schools

Outstanding

11%

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 10 (11%) 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?

11% of primary & secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Outstanding and 80% 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.