Blackburn College
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Blackburn College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 1LH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
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Blackburn College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Lancashire, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With a turnover of almost 45 million across Further Education, Higher Education and Training, we take a lead role in transforming Pennine Lancashire into a vibrant and successful economy through education and training that enhances the skills, aspirations and potential of the local economy. We aim to develop people through learning and achievement for the benefit of themselves, society and the economy. Our focus is on meeting national and regional education, skills and employability needs for individuals and the needs of employers in line with Government priorities. We deliver quality education, training, employability and work-based learning solutions to thousands of organisations and learners. These include Government funded and commercial skills training and education, bespoke professional.
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A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.5 | 29.17 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.67 | 27.8 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 11.88% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1529 | 321 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 59.33% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.83% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 16.67% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 14.33% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.48 | 29.41 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.10 2 | 21.19 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.9% | 6.21% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1367 | 290 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 61.67% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 9.83% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 14.33% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 9.5% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.64 | 22.81 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.27 | 23.65 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.7% | 10.2% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 103 | 24.83% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 9.33% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.83% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.42 | 25.91 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.74 | 20.97 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.3% | 5.31% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 155 | 32.17% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 15.33% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 4.5% | 4.25% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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