Witton Park High School is a secondary school in Blackburn, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Witton Park High School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Buncer Lane, Blackburn, BB2 6TD |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Dean Logan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 119730 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1075 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Manor Road , BB2 6LX | 4out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School Manor Road , BB2 6LX | - not rated | 508 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Park Primary School Cavendish Place , BB2 2PN | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Infant School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , Mill Hill BB2 2RY | - not rated | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , BB2 2RY | - not rated | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Park High School Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Tree School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bla01 - Blackburn With Darwen 2 Lord Street West , 2nd Floor, Bank Chambers BB2 1JX | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.