The Hyndburn Academy
Academy sponsor led
Blackburn, BB1 4ED
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 8% in England
5 of 6 in Hyndburn
Pupils
641
First preferences per place
0.87
2026/27
Absence
7.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 33.4 | 38.1 | 37.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19% | 24% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 13% | 29% | 20% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.89 | -0.78 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School · 1.8 mi · Report card · Top 33% in England
- Accrington Academy · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 21% in England
- Rhyddings · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn · 2.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 33% in England
- Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy · 2.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 9% in England
- Pleckgate High School · 2.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 44% in England
The neighbourhood
The Hyndburn Academy is in Rishton (typical home £132,950, crime high).
What is The Hyndburn Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hyndburn Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Hyndburn Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Hyndburn Academy is in the bottom 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.