St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a secondary located in Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2JR. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,482 pupils on roll.
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Blackburn diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn
Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1630
Number of Pupils: 1482
Number of Boys: 716
Number of Girls: 766
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 20.4
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-22
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: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2013-12-03
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Michael
Phone: 01254604000
Website: www.saintwilfrids.co.uk
Location: Duckworth Street
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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 St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy admit?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy?
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