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The Hyndburn Academy
Goodgraded 30/03/2022Ages 11–16654 pupilsDoes not apply
The Hyndburn Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Blackburn, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 654 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/03/2022, The Hyndburn Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.1 and 25% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Blackburn can view The Hyndburn Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 30/03/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals46.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 837.4
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths25%
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
EBacc entry34%
EBacc average point score3.15
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Blackburn
All schools in Blackburn →Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miSt Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy0.4 miRishton Methodist Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Willows0.4 miGreat Harwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miSt Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great HarwoodGood · 0.9 mi
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