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The Hyndburn Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Stourton Street
 Rishton
 Blackburn
 Lancashire BB1 4ED
Telephone: 01254 885378

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
History: This school arose from Norden High School & Sports College
Trust: United Learning Trust
Sponsor: United Learning Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Umar Wazir (since January 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Nicola Palmer
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 35.6 / 8
Non-teaching Staff*: 35.8
Number of pupils: 641
Pupils Per Teacher: 18.0
Sex: Mixed (47% boys / 53% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 46.60% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 30.4%
Local child deprivation rate: 22.5% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 27.8%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 55.9%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 5.6km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Lancashire
Constituency: Hyndburn
Electoral Ward: Rishton
School Number: 8884021

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 19th May 2026 (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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