The Heights Blackburn
Free schools alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
The Heights Blackburn is an alternative provision school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen for ages 5–16 (free schools alternative provision). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 26 February 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NW
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Ages
- 5–16
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Pupils on roll
- 2 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 26 February 2025
Strengths
- “Everyone is made to feel welcome at this school.”
- “The school sets high expectations to help pupils settle and be ready to reconnect with education.”
- “Pupils are listened to, respected and valued by staff.”
To improve
- “However, on occasion, teachers do not make timely checks on what pupils know and remember.”
- “At times, gaps in pupils’ subject knowledge can go unnoticed, particularly for those pupils with lower rates of attendance.”
- “Occasionally, this means that teachers do not know what subject content pupils need to revisit and practise before moving on to new learning.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 26 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Blackburn with Darwen.
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