Blackburn Central High School

Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ

Summary

School name: Blackburn Central High School
Address: Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ
School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase: Secondary
Age range: 11 to 16
Size: 984 pupils enrolled
Email address: info@bchs.co.uk
Website address: http://www.bchs.co.uk (opens in new tab)

About Blackburn Central High School

We are a popular, thriving school based in the heart of our community.
in our latest Ofsted report they found "Pupils are proud to attend this school. They have warm and trusting relationships with staff. Pupils told inspectors that they appreciate the family atmosphere of the school, where everyone is equally valued.

Leaders and governors have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils respond positively to the challenges set for them. They enjoy learning and achieve well.

Diversity is not just tolerated at this school, it is celebrated. Pupils and staff have won national recognition for the work that they have done to promote inclusion. There is a well established culture of respect. Bullying is rare. Leaders have systems in place to tackle any incidents of bullying or poor behaviour swiftly and effectively. Consequently
pupils are happy and safe."

There are no secrets to an excellent education: it entails good teaching and learning, strong support and hard work. We pride ourselves on knowing and caring for all our students whilst having high expectations and ambitions for them all.
We want the best for all our students, we want them to stretch themselves and reach further than they ever thought possible. Our students aspire and achieve in both their academic and personal development.
We are very proud of our students at Blackburn Central High School. They are smart, successful, polite, well behaved and keen to learn. Positive relationships between staff and students are key to our success as we know young people are inspired to learn from the people they trust and respect.
Mrs Shanaz Hussain
Headteacher

Commitment to safeguarding

Blackburn Central High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion