Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Hyndburn Academy

Stourton Street, Blackburn, BB1 4ED
Part of: UNITED LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Hyndburn Academy
Blackburn, BB1 4ED
654 Pupils
675 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
42.30% FSM %
320 Boys
334 Girls
About The Hyndburn Academy

The Hyndburn Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Blackburn, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 654 pupils on roll. School capacity: 675. Current headteacher: Umar Wazir.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Hyndburn
Parliamentary Constituency Hyndburn
Ward Rishton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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 UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-11-2017
UKPRN 10064749
URN 144356
Data Last Updated 08-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lyndsey Sims Chair of Local Governing Body 22/10/2020 01/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Eddy Carr Local Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr David Jewell Local Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Joanne Leach Local Governor 22/10/2020 31/08/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Lee Quinn Local Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Kate Walsh Local Governor 10/12/2022 31/08/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Gill Whittaker Local Governor 01/09/2020 01/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
0.16 km • Blackburn
Other
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.58 km • Blackburn
Other
The Willows
0.64 km • Rishton
Other
Rishton Methodist Primary School
0.69 km • Blackburn
Other
St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
1.41 km • Great Harwood
Other
Great Harwood Primary School
1.41 km • Blackburn
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Hyndburn Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Blackburn, Lancashire.
The Hyndburn Academy has 654 pupils, with a capacity of 675.
The Hyndburn Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Hyndburn Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Hyndburn Academy is Mr Umar Wazir.
The Hyndburn Academy is at Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4ED, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Hyndburn Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Hyndburn Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Umar Wazir
Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4ED
01254885378
www.hyndburnacademy.org.uk
Location
BB1 4ED  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144356
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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