Blackburn with Darwen
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
GCSE results 2026: every Blackburn with Darwen school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 45.4 is close to the national average of around 46.
- 45.4
- Attainment 8
- 52%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- -0.25
- Progress 8
- [-0.44, -0.06]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 207 | 262 | 205 (78%) | 521 |
| September 2025 | 203 | 238 | 201 (84%) | 533 |
| September 2024 | 204 | 264 | 202 (77%) | 569 |
| September 2023 | 204 | 245 | 203 (83%) | 517 |
| September 2022 | 205 | 249 | 203 (82%) | 530 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Blackburn with Darwen’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 206 | 45.4 | — | 51.9% | 4.4% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 202 | 47.4 | — | 53.5% | — | 44.1% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 216 | 44.1 | -0.25 | 41.7% | — | 52.8% | 4.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 207 | 46.5 | -0.12 | 47.3% | — | 57.5% | 4.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 208 | 49.2 | +0.07 | — | — | 59.0% | 4.5 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
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 |
| Pupils | 1,043 |
| FSM eligible | 18.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR
http://www.stbedesblackburn.com1254202519| DfE number | 4632 |
| UKPRN | 10017763 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| 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 |