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Schools in BB2

A postcode district in Blackburn with Darwen

  • Postcode district
  • 59 schools and nurseries

In short: BB2 is a postcode district in Blackburn with Darwen with 28 primary schools, 12 secondary schools and 22 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries5928 primary · 12 secondary · 22 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in BB2

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.

All BB2 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in BB2

28 in BB2, best first

The Olive School, Blackburn

Blackburn, BB2 6QQ · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

156 first choices, 90 offers made

Met the standard at 1198%

England 62%

Days missed
3.1%
Pupils
638
Pupils per teacher
24.4
View school The Olive School, Blackburn

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

Blackburn, BB2 4JJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

60 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1185%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
416
Pupils per teacher
21.0
View school Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

Blackburn, BB2 6LX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

85 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1183%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
463
Pupils per teacher
25.7
View school Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in BB2

12 in BB2, best first

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

Blackburn, BB2 7AD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

250 first choices, 120 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1668.7

England 46.2

Days missed
3.0%
Pupils
866
Pupils per teacher
15.6
View school Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Blackburn, BB2 2LD · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

233 first choices, 115 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1662.6

England 46.2

Days missed
2.5%
Pupils
746
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
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Nurseries in BB2

22 in BB2, highest Ofsted grade first

Ashworth Nursery School

Blackburn, BB2 1QU · State · Nursery · Ages 3 to 4

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
71
Pupils per teacher
29.6
View school Ashworth Nursery School
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Sixth Forms in BB2

7 in BB2, by the school's Eduscope score

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

Blackburn, BB2 7AD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

250 first choices, 120 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1668.7

England 46.2

Days missed
3.0%
Pupils
866
Pupils per teacher
15.6
View school Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Blackburn, BB2 2LD · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

233 first choices, 115 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1662.6

England 46.2

Days missed
2.5%
Pupils
746
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Special Schools in BB2

1 in BB2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Eden School

Blackburn, BB2 4NW · All-through · Ages 8 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
27.6%
Pupils
64
Pupils per teacher
8.0
View school Eden School

Private Schools in BB2

4 in BB2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Dar Ul Madinah

Bb2 6hd · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
55
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Dar Ul Madinah

Noorul Uloom

Bb2 3ny · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 23 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results well above the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1653.5

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
125
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Noorul Uloom

Markazul Uloom

Blackburn, BB2 3NY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas

Independent school. Results above the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1651.3

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
26
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Markazul Uloom
The map

Every school in BB2, 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.

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Longshaw Nursery School, GoodAshworth Nursery School, Expected standard or betterGriffin Park Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaLongshaw Community Junior School, GoodMeadowhead Junior School, GoodMeadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery, GoodLongshaw Infant School, Expected standard or betterFeniscowles Primary School, GoodBalderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodLivesey Saint Francis' Church of England School, GoodMellor St Mary Church of England Primary School, GoodSt Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodSacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Expected standard or betterOur Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Expected standard or betterSt Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Needs attention in 1 areaSt Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn, Good in every areaSt Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, GoodSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston, Expected standard in every areaSt Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn, GoodSt Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn, Good in every areaWestholme School, InspectedMarkazul Uloom, Needs attention in 3 areasBlackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary, Outstanding in every areaSt Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, GoodTauheedul Islam Boys' High School, OutstandingThe Heights Blackburn, GoodWensley Fold CofE Primary Academy, OutstandingThe Olive School, Blackburn, Outstanding in every areaSt Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasWitton Park Academy, Needs attention in 6 areasEden School, GoodQueen Elizabeth's Grammar School, GoodSt Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy, Good in every areaTauheedul Islam Girls' High School, OutstandingDar Ul Madinah, GoodSt Silas's CofE Primary School, GoodBlackburn Central High School, GoodNoorul Uloom, GoodQueen Elizabeth's Primary School, Expected standard in every areaTudor House Day Nursery @ Hancock St, GoodHigher Croft Children's Centre, GoodWillow Tree Day Nursery, Expected standard or betterSchool House Nursery, GoodPalm Tree Community Nursery, GoodGreenview Nursery, OutstandingTudor House Day Nursery @ Feniscowles, GoodPeekaboo Waterside, GoodTudor House Day Nursery @ Mill Hill, GoodKids Planet Nook Barn, GoodQueen Elizabeth's Nursery School, GoodLittle Discoverers, GoodCherry Lodge Childcare, GoodTudor House Day Nursery @ Preston New Rd, Needs attention in 3 areasLivesey Children's Centre, OutstandingThe Old Vicarage, GoodKids Planet Blackburn, GoodCherry Tree Preschool Playgroup, GoodDar Ul Madinah Uk Ltd, GoodMi Nursery Beacon Lights, Good
  • Outstanding5
  • Good35
  • Not graded yet19
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in BB2 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.

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Living here

What it's like for families

BB2 has 59 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.

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Questions

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How many schools are in BB2?

BB2 has 59 schools, including 28 primary schools, 12 secondary schools, 22 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in BB2?

The highest-ranked schools in BB2 on Eduscope are The Olive School, Blackburn, Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School, Tauheedul Islam Boys' High 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 BB2?

There are 4 independent schools in BB2. 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 BB2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in BB2?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 59 schools in BB2 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.

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