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Witton Park Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
AddressBuncer Lane, BB2 6TD
School Websitewww.witton.atctrust.org.uk
Telephone1254264551
URN140879

School Census

Total 1240
Girls/Boys 619/621
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.9%/50.1%
% pupils where English not first language 60.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 416
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/09/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
20/09/2016 Good
20/11/2013 Good
Inspection Date 20/09/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 20/11/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
03 November 2021School inspectionView
20 September 2016Full inspection: GoodView
01 May 2014Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 44.80%
Entering EBacc 63.50%
EBacc average point score 3.19
Progress 8 -0.7
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 44%
Entering EBacc 67%
EBacc average point score 3.43
Progress 8 -0.7
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.02
Progress 8 0.07

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications481
As first preference113
As second preference162
As third preference206
Total Offers Made261
first preference offers113
second preference offers42
third preference offers36
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications492
As first preference91
As second preference201
As third preference200
Total Offers Made256
first preference offers91
second preference offers71
third preference offers32
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications456
As first preference112
As second preference142
As third preference202
Total Offers Made241
first preference offers112
second preference offers45
third preference offers36
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications429
As first preference145
As second preference146
As third preference138
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers145
second preference offers45
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications409
As first preference102
As second preference153
As third preference154
Total Offers Made219
first preference offers102
second preference offers49
third preference offers24
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications484
As first preference105
As second preference193
As third preference186
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers105
second preference offers64
third preference offers23
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications447
As first preference122
As second preference161
As third preference164
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers122
second preference offers51
third preference offers25
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications379
As first preference97
As second preference163
As third preference119
Total Offers Made215
first preference offers97
second preference offers61
third preference offers25
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications390
As first preference80
As second preference164
As third preference146
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers80
second preference offers53
third preference offers38
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications415
As first preference89
As second preference164
As third preference162
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers89
second preference offers45
third preference offers16

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
pakistani ethnic origin
41.7%
white british ethnic origin
18.6%
indian ethnic origin
12.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
6.3%
white and asian ethnic origin
3.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
2.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.5%
african ethnic origin
2.3%
time period 2022-23
pakistani ethnic origin
37.7%
white british ethnic origin
19.5%
indian ethnic origin
13%
any other white background ethnic origin
6%
white and asian ethnic origin
4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
2.7%
african ethnic origin
1.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.5%

Nearby Schools

Griffin Park Primary School

(0.33 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Cavendish Place, , BB2 2PN

St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn

(0.39 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hawkins Street, , BB2 2RY

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

(0.53 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Manor Road, , BB2 6LX