Blackburn Central High School

A good academy converter school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blackburn Central High School.

Blackburn, BB23HJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 57.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 November 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Haslingden Road
Blackburn, BB23HJ
Phone
1254505700
Website
bchs.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146936
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HJ
Website
www.bchs.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
960
Free School Meals
39.2% (376 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
33.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
Ebacc English:
97.1%
Ebacc Entry:
23.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.3%
Ebacc Languages:
55.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.20
Progress 8 Range:
-0.42 to 0.03

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
160
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
960 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inspire and Transform Meet our Students Needs Personalised Learning Embrace Technology Safe Environment

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs N Power welcomes visitors and emphasises BCHS as a safe, supportive and inspiring environment with high expectations, care, encouragement and mutual respect; invites open evenings or visits to gain insight into the school.

Facilities

Astroturf pitches Sports hall MUGA Classrooms Communal spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Two-week timetable cycle with 25 periods of 60 minutes each 39-week academic year Three-year Key Stage 3 Two-year Key Stage 4 Personal development curriculum including PSHE and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Coursework, fieldwork and outdoor education Enrichment activities Vocational visits Guest speakers

SEND Provision

The Hive is BCHS's dedicated SEND space. The BCHS SEND Co-ordinator is Miss Jackie Davies. The BCHS SEND Information Report outlines provision for students with SEND during their school career at BCHS, including how students are welcomed, identified, monitored and supported, and how they are supported onto the next pathway.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by Blackburn with Darwen local authority. Oak Learning Partnership (Oak LP) admissions policy is available; applicants should refer to Blackburn with Darwen admissions website for details.

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