St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
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Attainment 8 of 47.4 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 47.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 68%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.25
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.44, -0.06]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 202 | 47.4 | — | 68.3% | 44.1% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 216 | 44.1 | -0.25 | 57.4% | 52.8% | 4.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 207 | 46.5 | -0.12 | 68.0% | 57.0% | 4.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 208 | 49.2 | +0.07 | 70.0% | 59.0% | 4.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 119793 |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Daniel Milton |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BB2 4SR |
| Latest pupils | 202 |
| FSM eligible | 18.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR
http://www.stbedesblackburn.comView local authority page1254202519| DfE number | 4632 |
| UKPRN | 10017763 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 5 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 5 May 2025 |