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.

Blackburn with Darwen has 11 secondary schools, of which 3 (27%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 91% of 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.

11
Total schools
3
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 98 View school
🥈 Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 88 View school
🥉 Pleckgate High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
4. St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
5. Darwen Vale High School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
6. Blackburn Central High School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
7. Witton Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
8. St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
9. Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Secondary
 Good 46 View school
10. Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 39 View school
11. Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary
 Good 33 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 64% 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.