Witton Park Academy
Secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Report card, Feb 2026: 6 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 24 February 2026, report published 5 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Needs attention | 9% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around February 2030
The last inspection was in February 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.7 milesSt Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
School remains Good (Jan 2023)
- 0.8 milesTauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Outstanding (Oct 2022)
- 0.9 milesTauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Outstanding (Mar 2024)
- 1.0 milesQueen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Some aspects not as strong (Mar 2025)
- 1.1 milesSt Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Mar 2025)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.