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Witton Park Academy

Buncer Lane, Blackburn, BB2 6TD
Part of: WITTON PARK ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Witton Park Academy
Blackburn, BB2 6TD
1,312 Pupils
1,230 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
35.70% FSM %
685 Boys
627 Girls
About Witton Park Academy

Witton Park Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Blackburn with Darwen, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,312 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,230. Current headteacher: Martin Knowles.

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 Billinge & Beardwood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST
Opened 01-05-2014
UKPRN 10045953
URN 140879
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Alison Gormally Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Amy Appleyard Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Lisa Banks Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Jeannie Credie Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Halima Farooq Local Governor 11/03/2025 10/03/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Nicola Hulme Local Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Martin Knowles Local Governor 24/02/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Abrar Momin Local Governor 05/02/2020 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ehsan Raja Local Governor 01/09/2017 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Witton Park Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen.
Witton Park Academy has 1,312 pupils, with a capacity of 1,230.
Witton Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Witton Park Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Witton Park Academy is Mr Martin Knowles.
Witton Park Academy is at Buncer Lane, Blackburn, BB2 6TD, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Witton Park Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Witton Park Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Martin Knowles
Buncer Lane, Blackburn, BB2 6TD
01254264551
www.witton.atctrust.org.uk
Location
BB2 6TD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140879
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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