- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
87 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 548
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Schools in BB1
A postcode district in Blackburn with Darwen
- Postcode district
- 56 schools and nurseries
In short: BB1 is a postcode district in Blackburn with Darwen with 29 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 20 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries5629 primary · 10 secondary · 20 nurseries
Top-rated
All BB1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BB1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BB1
29 in BB1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
33 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 292
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 247
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Top Secondary Schools in BB1
10 in BB1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
281 first choices, 265 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,339
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
90 first choices, 104 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 641
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn, BB1 1PY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
106 first choices, 155 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.8%
- Pupils
- 770
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Nurseries in BB1
20 in BB1, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Harwood Children's Centre
Blackburn, BB1 5PE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Audley and Queen's Park Children's Centre
Blackburn, BB1 1SF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brownhill Playgroup Ltd
Blackburn, BB1 9QY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BB1
3 in BB1, by the school's Eduscope score
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School
Blackburn, BB1 5JT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1655.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 354
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Newfield School
Blackburn, BB1 2PW · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda
Blackburn, BB1 5JT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1664.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 246
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BB1
2 in BB1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Newfield School
Blackburn, BB1 2PW · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
The Willows
Rishton, BB1 4JJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BB1
6 in BB1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Al Islah Girls' High School
Blackburn, BB1 1TF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1639.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 119
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Islamiyah School
Blackburn, BB1 5NQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1647.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 153
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School
Blackburn, BB1 5JT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1655.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 354
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BB1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good39
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet13
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in BB1 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BB1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BB1 has 56 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BB1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BB1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BB1?
BB1 has 56 schools, including 29 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, 20 nurseries, 6 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BB1?
The highest-ranked schools in BB1 on Eduscope are Lammack Primary School, Daisyfield Primary School, Brookhouse Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BB1?
There are 6 independent schools in BB1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BB1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BB1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 56 schools in BB1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.