The Hyndburn Academy Catchment Area
The Hyndburn Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 654 pupils, and a capacity of 675 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
654
Pupils
675
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Hyndburn Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Hyndburn Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →The Hyndburn Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4ED
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 42.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144356
Other Secondary Schools in Blackburn
If The Hyndburn Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BB2 4SR
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB2 2JR
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Catchment Area
Free schools · BB2 2LD
Witton Park Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB2 6TD
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Catchment Area
Free schools · BB2 6DF
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB2 7AD
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Hyndburn Academy
Is The Hyndburn Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Hyndburn Academy is operating close to its capacity of 675 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Hyndburn Academy? ▾
Admission to The Hyndburn Academy is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Hyndburn Academy cover? ▾
The Hyndburn Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Hyndburn Academy? ▾
The Hyndburn Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.