St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Voluntary aided school
Blackburn, BB2 4SR
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 47% in England
5 of 12 in Blackburn with Darwen
Pupils
1,051
First preferences per place
1.27
2026/27
Absence
7.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 44.1 | 47.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 42% | 54% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 43% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 | -0.25 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Witton Park Academy · 0.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School · 1.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 6% in England
- Darwen Vale High School · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School · 1.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 4% in England
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School · 1.8 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
Best secondary schools in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is in Meadowhead (typical home £156,000, crime high).
What is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn is in the top 47% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.