Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary located in Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1PY. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Requires Improvement. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 821 pupils on roll.
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. It is part of the Diocese of Salford diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
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 Salford
Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 821
Number of Pupils: 821
Number of Boys: 401
Number of Girls: 420
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 43.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-03
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: Requires Improvement
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management: Requires Improvement
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-07-06
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 Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy admit?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
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