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Schools · Oakenhurst
Schools in central Oakenhurst
7 schools in central Oakenhurst, plus 3 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
In the area
7
Nearby (5 km)
3
Pupils in area
2,601
Phases
2
PrimarySecondaryNurseryOtherCentre of Oakenhurst
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary | Voluntary aided school | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Outstandingbehaviour and attitudes: Outstandingleadership and management: Outstanding Inspection, Dec 2024 · Read report | 416 | BB2 4JJ |
| Lower Darwen Primary School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 382 | BB3 0RB |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Voluntary aided school | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Strong standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Strong standardLeadership and governance: Strong standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, May 2026 · Read report | 180 | BB2 3UG |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Graded inspection, May 2024 · Read report | 184 | BB3 0HY |
| St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jan 2020 · Read report | 198 | BB3 0AA |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Oct 2024 · Read report | 202 | BB3 0QP |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Vale High School | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2024 · Read report | 1039 | BB3 0AL |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Nursery School Nursery | Local authority nursery school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Apr 2024 · Read report | 101 | 1.4 km |
| Longshaw Infant School Primary | Community school | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jan 2026 · Read report | 203 | 1.4 km |
| The Heights Blackburn Other | Free schools alternative provision | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 2 | 1.6 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).