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Blackburn Central High School

Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HJ
Part of: OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Blackburn Central High School
Blackburn, BB2 3HJ
984 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
39.30% FSM %
526 Boys
458 Girls
About Blackburn Central High School

Blackburn Central High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Blackburn with Darwen, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 984 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Nicola Power.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Blackburn with Darwen or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Region North West
Administrative District Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency Blackburn
Ward Blackburn Central
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-10-2019
UKPRN 10083595
URN 146936
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Yusra Arshad Chair of Local Governing Body 28/10/2024 14/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sabeen Chilwan-Solkar Local Governor 03/03/2025 02/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Shanaz Hussain Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mateen Kamaluddin Local Governor 18/12/2024 17/12/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Ghafar Khan Local Governor 01/10/2024 16/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Samir Khan Local Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Abdul Qadoos Local Governor 31/10/2022 30/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Williams Local Governor 20/09/2022 28/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
0.25 km • Blackburn
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Audley Junior School
0.37 km • Blackburn
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Audley Infant School
0.37 km • Blackburn
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Al Islah Girls' High School
0.63 km • BLACKBURN
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Noorul Uloom
0.73 km •
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Markazul Uloom
0.73 km • Blackburn
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blackburn Central High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen.
Blackburn Central High School has 984 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Blackburn Central High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Blackburn Central High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Blackburn Central High School is Mrs Nicola Power.
Blackburn Central High School is at Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HJ, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Blackburn Central High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Blackburn Central High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Power
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HJ
01254505700
www.bchs.co.uk
Location
BB2 3HJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146936
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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