Best Boys Schools in Blackburn with Darwen
3 boys schools found
Key Facts
- In Blackburn with Darwen, 3 single-sex boys' schools (2.0% of 152) cater to 1,153 pupils, with 11.0% eligible for free school meals.
- The local pupil-teacher ratio of 21.50 is higher than the national average, with spending per pupil at £7,693, compared to the national £7,460 in Blackburn with Darwen.
- Ofsted inspections in Blackburn with Darwen show 66.7% of single-sex boys' schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding, 1 Good, and 1 Inadequate out of 3 inspected.
- Boys' schools in Blackburn with Darwen demonstrate high achievement, with a Progress 8 score of 1.26, Attainment 8 score of 62.21, and 87.4% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 152 boys schools in Blackburn with Darwen, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +1.26 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 62.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 4% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,693 | £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.