Best Secondary Schools in Blackburn with Darwen 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 11 schools across Blackburn with Darwen. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

27%

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	87	View school
🥈	Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥉	Pleckgate High School Secondary	Outstanding	58	View school
4.	St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Secondary	Good	57	View school
5.	St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Secondary	Good	55	View school
6.	Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Secondary	Good	49	View school
7.	Blackburn Central High School Secondary	Good	49	View school
8.	Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Secondary	Good	45	View school
9.	Witton Park Academy Secondary	Good	44	View school
10.	Darwen Vale High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	39	View school
11.	Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	34	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Blackburn with Darwen?

There are 11 secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, of which 3 (27%) 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?

27% of secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Outstanding and 55% 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.