Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Witton Park Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1312 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1230 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

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.

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.