The Heights Blackburn, based in Blackburn, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Heights Blackburn currently has around 3 pupils on roll, which is about 2% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.7% boys and 33.3% girls. Around 33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.7%). white and asian pupils make up about 33.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NW |
| Website: | www.theheightsfreeschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01254261655 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jen Ashworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139413 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/09/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 160 |
| Number of Pupils: | 3 |
| Number of Boys: | 2 |
| Number of Girls: | 1 |
| White British | 66.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 33.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Andrew Close , BB2 4NU | - not rated | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Jack Walker Way , Fernhurst Farm BB2 4JJ | - not rated | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Bolton Road , BB2 4JQ | - not rated | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Junior School Anglesey Street , BB2 4QG | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery Shorrock Lane , BB2 4TT | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton High School Manxman Road , BB2 3ER | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Blackburn Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhurst Secondary SEBD School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | - not rated | 38 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 107 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Hey School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | - not rated | 195 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.