Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy — Secondary School in Blackburn

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Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Blackburn, BB1 1PY

812 Pupils

821 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

44.30% FSM %

409 Boys

403 Girls

About Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Blackburn and the surrounding area in Blackburn with Darwen with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 812 pupils on roll. School capacity: 821. Current headteacher: Michael Wright.

Information on Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
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 South East
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-12-2023
UKPRN	10093644
URN	150308
Data Last Updated	05-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Mike Zammit	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Elizabeth Howard	Local Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Heather McGowan	Local Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Marie Molyneux	Local Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Aldo Staffa	Local Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Tite	Local Governor	01/12/2023	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Wright	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Tanveer Zaman	Local Governor	17/12/2024	03/12/2025	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

St Antony's RC Primary School

0.15 km • Blackburn

Other

Shadsworth Junior School

0.54 km • Arran Avenue

Other

Newfield School

0.55 km • Blackburn

Other

Shadsworth Infant School

Other

Other

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen.

How many pupils does Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy have?

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has 812 pupils, with a capacity of 821.

What is the age range at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

The admissions policy at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is: Non-selective.

Is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is Mr Michael Wright.

Where is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy located?

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is at North Road, Blackburn, BB1 1PY, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.

Does Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Michael Wright

North Road, Blackburn, BB1 1PY

01254588388

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 150308

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026