Best Boarding Schools in Blackburn
2 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- In Blackburn, 1.9% of schools are boarding schools, with 2 schools out of 108 offering residential education, in line with the national average of 1.2%.
- The boarding schools in Blackburn have an impressive Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, and specifically 0 Outstanding and 1 Good rating.
- With a total of 572 pupils, the boarding schools in Blackburn have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, significantly lower than the national average of 23.8%, and also 0.0% of pupils with special educational needs, compared to 13.0% nationally.
- The academic performance of Blackburn's boarding schools is strong, with an Attainment 8 score of 63.20, compared to the national average of 46.10, and 92.5% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 108 boarding schools in Blackburn, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackburn | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.15 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 63.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,931 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.