Alternative provision free school · Blackburn with Darwen

The Heights Blackburn

Alternative provision
Ages 5–16

Term dates

Alternative provision free 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: Alternative provision free school
Phase: Alternative provision
Ages: 5–16
Pupils: 2 (capacity 160)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Phone: 01254261655
Address: Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NW
Website: theheightsfreeschool.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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