Balshaw's Church of England High School
Balshaw's Church of England High School is a secondary located in Lancashire, PR25 3AH. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 921 pupils on roll.
Balshaw's Church of England High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary controlled school. It is part of the Diocese of Blackburn diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn
Local Authority: Lancashire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 925
Number of Pupils: 921
Number of Boys: 466
Number of Girls: 455
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 12.9
Last Changed Date: 2025-03-31
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-03-20
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balshaw's Church of England High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Balshaw's Church of England High School?
Balshaw's Church of England High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Balshaw's Church of England High School admit?
Balshaw's Church of England High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Balshaw's Church of England High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Balshaw's Church of England High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Balshaw's Church of England High School?
Balshaw's Church of England High School is a voluntary controlled school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Balshaw's Church of England High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Balshaw's Church of England High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Balshaw's Church of England High School?
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