Schools near BB3 2
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11 state primary schools within 2 miles and 11 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BB3 2, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near BB3 2
11 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of BB3 2, ranked by what matters to you.
- 73of 100
Places reached 1.27 miles in 2026 · 0.44 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)
How it scored 73
- Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points
Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.6 of 20 points
0.44 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.27 miles away; this school is 0.44 miles from the middle of BB3 2, closer than that. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little8.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points
Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.29 miles · results: top 34% in England
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points
Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.1 of 20 points
0.29 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 5.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7 of 10 points
Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.64 miles
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points
Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.6 of 20 points
0.64 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2 of 10 points
Classes average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 67of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 29% in England
How it scored 67
- Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points
Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.1 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points
Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 59of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.66 miles · results: top 50% in England
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points
Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.4 of 20 points
0.66 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points
Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.35 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters2 of 20 points
Better than 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.5 of 20 points
0.35 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points
Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 57of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.55 miles · results: better than 44% of schools in England
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points
Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.5 of 20 points
0.55 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 9.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points
Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2020) · results: top 34% in England
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points
Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2020: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters2.1 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 3.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.1 of 10 points
Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.94 miles · classes of 20 on average
How it scored 47
- Resultsmatters1 of 20 points
Better than 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, July 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.6 of 20 points
0.94 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little1.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 29.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.7 of 10 points
Classes average 20.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · places reached 0.88 miles in 2026 · 1.4 miles
How it scored 42
- Resultsmatters1.6 of 20 points
Better than 8% of 14,817 state schools in England: 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, December 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.7 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters7.5 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.88 miles away; this school is 1.43 miles from the middle of BB3 2, further than that. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.4 of 10 points
Classes average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near BB3 2
11 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BB3 2, ranked by what matters to you. 5 more were left out by your filters.
Results: top 1% in England · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · absence 2.5% (similar schools 7.4%)
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters20 of 20 points
Top 1% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.26 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters4.4 of 20 points
3.9 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 114 of 233. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little10 of 10 points
Pupils missed 2.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.4 of 10 points
Classes average 20.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 66of 100
Places reached 2.43 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.9 miles
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points
Better than 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.29 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.4 of 20 points
1.9 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.43 miles away; this school is 1.90 miles from the middle of BB3 2, closer than that. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 4.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7 of 10 points
Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Places reached 3.89 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters6.9 of 20 points
Better than 34% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.9 of 20 points
3.5 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.89 miles away; this school is 3.51 miles from the middle of BB3 2, closer than that. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 33.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.9 of 10 points
Classes average 22.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.42 miles · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters1.2 of 20 points
Better than 6% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.77 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters18.3 of 20 points
0.42 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 11.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 20.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points
Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 51of 100
0.67 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 51
- Resultsmatters1 of 20 points
Better than 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.82 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.3 of 20 points
0.67 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10 of 20 points
We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- Attendance and behavioura little2.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 18.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 21.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.5 of 10 points
Classes average 20.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 37% in England · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 47
- Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points
Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.19 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters4 of 20 points
4.0 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters0 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.11 miles away; this school is 3.99 miles from the middle of BB3 2, further than that. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 10.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points
Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 43of 100
Ofsted: Good (2019) · classes of 20 on average · results: better than 33% of schools in England
How it scored 43
- Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points
Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.22 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, September 2019: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.1 of 20 points
4.7 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 110 of 126. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Good (2025) · classes of 23 on average · results: better than 30% of schools in England
How it scored 41
- Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points
Better than 30% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.25 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters6 of 20 points
3.5 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters0 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.29 miles away; this school is 3.50 miles from the middle of BB3 2, further than that. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 16.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points
Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 38of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 25 on average · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area needs attention
How it scored 38
- Resultsmatters1.6 of 20 points
Better than 8% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.70 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.1 of 20 points
4.2 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 62.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points
Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 25 on average · 3.7 miles
How it scored 38
- Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points
Better than 7% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 36.6 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2023: Requires improvement. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.1 of 20 points
3.7 miles from the middle of BB3 2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little0.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 13.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 102.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6 of 10 points
Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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