Blackburn College, Blackburn

In its own words: "All our Higher Education courses are awarded by well-respected institutions such as Lancaster University, University of Lancashire (formerly UCLan) and the University of South Wales, plus Pearson. Our validation/approval process is rigorous and we frequently review our courses to ensure that we’re constantly offering courses that meet your needs. Blackburn College is a Partner College of Lancaster University ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are all about creating, enhancing and changing life chances of our young people to become self-assured, driven, and experts in their study fields. Dedicated specialist teaching teams and skilled support staff, and established employer contacts are just a few of the exceptional resources available to our students."

Of the 1386 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 23% went on to university or other higher education, 7% to apprenticeships and 25% into work. 3% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

The nearest railway station is Blackburn Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blackburn College (opposite), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Blackburn College stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 611 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Blackburn with Darwen (289), as is usual near a town centre.