Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has 770 pupils on roll.

What ages does Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy take?

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy located?

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is located in Blackburn, BB1 1PY, Blackburn with Darwen.

How do I apply to Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.4% of pupils at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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