Witton Park Academy Catchment Area
Witton Park Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1312 pupils, and a capacity of 1230 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,312
Pupils
1,230
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Witton Park Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Witton Park Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Blackburn with Darwen. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →Witton Park Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Buncer Lane, Blackburn, BB2 6TD
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 35.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140879
Other Secondary Schools in Blackburn
If Witton Park 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
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Catchment Area
Free schools · BB2 6DF
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB2 7AD
Pleckgate High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BB1 8QA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Witton Park Academy
Is Witton Park Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Witton Park Academy currently has 1312 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1230 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Witton Park Academy? ▾
Admission to Witton Park Academy is managed by Blackburn with Darwen. 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 Witton Park Academy cover? ▾
Witton Park Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 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 Witton Park Academy? ▾
Witton Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.