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St Thomas's Centre
Blackburn with Darwen·Not applicable·North West·Pupil referral unit·BB1 9TH
URN: 132128
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
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Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen for local comparison.
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Attainment 8 49.8Progress 8 +0.19
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Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 46.8Progress 8 -0.01
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Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 45.4Progress 8 -0.25
Compare with St Thomas's CentreSchool information
| URN | 132128 |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Angy Saaiman |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BB1 9TH |
| Pupils | 106 |
| FSM eligible | 66.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Hawthorn Street, Blackburn, BB1 9TH
www.stthomasscentre.com1254958401| DfE number | 1100 |
| UKPRN | 10016600 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2000 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |