Voluntary aided school · Blackburn with Darwen

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn

Secondary
Ages 11–16
Roman Catholic

Term dates

Voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Blackburn with Darwen council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 1051 (capacity 1050)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Salford
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01254202519
Address: Green Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4SR
Website: stbedesblackburn.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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