Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led
Blackburn, BB1 1PY
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 9% in England
11 of 12 in Blackburn with Darwen
Pupils
770
First preferences per place
0.68
2026/27
Absence
13.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | — | 37.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | — | 22% | |
| Average English grade | — | — | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | — | — | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | — | 26% |
42% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Blackburn Central High School · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 25% in England
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School · 1.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 6% in England
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Darwen Vale High School · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- Pleckgate High School · 2.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 44% in England
Best secondary schools in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is in Shadsworth & Intack (typical home £124,000, crime very high).
What is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is in the bottom 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.