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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Duckworth Street, Blackburn BB2 2JR
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,480 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2013 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations, Admissions and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Representation and Finances.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment, progress and destinations are all about average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.

Provision for special educational needs
 Hearing impairment
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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