Schools in Blackburn with Darwen

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Blackburn with Darwen. You apply to Blackburn with Darwen for a place at these schools.

schools

77

with a report card

16

due for inspection

23

in a category of concern

1

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Latest report cards

1. Published 13 September 2026St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, Apr 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

2. Published 7 September 2026Griffin Park Primary School

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, Jun 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

3. Published 14 July 2026Queen Elizabeth's Primary School

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, Jun 2026: 7 expected

4. Published 12 July 2026Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, May 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

5. Published 8 July 2026Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, May 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected

6. Published 23 June 2026Brunel Nursery School

   Nursery, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, May 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention

7. Published 18 June 2026Ashworth Nursery School

   Nursery, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, May 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected

8. Published 28 May 2026Aldridge Utc Darwen

   Secondary, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, Jan 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

9. Published 5 May 2026Witton Park Academy

   Secondary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, Feb 2026: 6 needs attention

10. Published 4 May 2026Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary

    Primary, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen

    Report card, Mar 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention

In a category of concern

1. St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   Report card, Apr 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Jan 2020St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

   Primary, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen

   School remains Good (Jan 2020)

2. Last inspected Nov 2021Crosshill Special School

   Special, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen

   Good (Nov 2021)

3. Last inspected Jun 2022Intack Primary School

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   School remains Good (Jun 2022)

4. Last inspected Sep 2022Audley Junior School

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   School remains Good (Sep 2022)

5. Last inspected Sep 2022Lammack Primary School

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   School remains Good (Sep 2022)

6. Last inspected Oct 2022Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

   Secondary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   Outstanding (Oct 2022)

7. Last inspected Oct 2022Brookhouse Primary School

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   School remains Good (Oct 2022)

8. Last inspected Oct 2022St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   School remains Good (Oct 2022)

9. Last inspected Oct 2022St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

   Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

   School remains Good (Oct 2022)

10. Last inspected Nov 2022Longshaw Community Junior School

    Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

    School remains Good (Nov 2022)

11. Last inspected Dec 2022St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

    Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

    School remains Good (Dec 2022)

12. Last inspected Dec 2022Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery

    Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

    School remains Good (Dec 2022)

13. Last inspected Dec 2022Blackburn Central High School

    Secondary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

    School remains Good (Dec 2022)

14. Last inspected Jan 2023St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

    Secondary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

    School remains Good (Jan 2023)

15. Last inspected Feb 2023Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

    Primary, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

    Good (Feb 2023)

8 more are due. Use the filters on find a school to see them by area.

Every school

• Primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen

  56 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen

  12 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Blackburn with Darwen

  3 schools, A to Z

• Nursery schools in Blackburn with Darwen

  4 schools, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Blackburn with Darwen

  2 schools, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.