Ofsted school ratings in Blackburn with Darwen
In Blackburn with Darwen (North West), 26 of 28 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.9%. That is 5.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 92.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 4
- Good
- 22
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 28
- rank 36/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Blackburn with Darwen (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Blackburn with Darwen | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 4 | 14.3% |
| Good | 22 | 78.6% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 7.1% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Blackburn with Darwen
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 94.7% |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Special | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Blackburn with Darwen
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- York93.8%
- Stockton-on-Tees93.3%
- Brent92.9%
- North Somerset92.9%
- Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole92.7%
- West Northamptonshire92.6%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Blackburn with Darwen are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 26 of 28 graded state-funded schools in Blackburn with Darwen hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Blackburn with Darwen have?
- Blackburn with Darwen has 4 schools rated Outstanding and 22 rated Good, out of 28 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Blackburn with Darwen?
- No state-funded school in Blackburn with Darwen currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 2 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen?
- By phase in Blackburn with Darwen: 94.7% of 19 primary schools; 83.3% of 6 secondary schools; 100.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Blackburn with Darwen compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Blackburn with Darwen ranks 36 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 92.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.