Welcome to Blackburn College
Blackburn Sixth Form had an exciting redevelopment project in September 2021. Blackburn Sixth Form is now the place to study A-Levels in Blackburn. Our learning journey develops students into well-rounded, professional young adults ready to embrace future opportunities.
Why Blackburn Sixth Form?
Blackburn Sixth Form is an academic centre where students are both encouraged to achieve their potential and progress to top universities or Higher Level Apprenticeships.
Our teaching team specialise in A-Levels
The team at Blackburn Sixth Form are specialist A-Level teachers who focus purely on teaching students aged 16-18. Many of the teachers are External Examiners. This means the team have the latest knowledge to support students in achieving the best A-Level results possible - and as such the best University.
A timetable that works for students
Students at Blackburn Sixth Form enjoy a four-day timetable where classes will take place in the Sixth Form. The fifth day is dedicated to independent study and work experience.
A competitive application process
The application process to join us at Blackburn Sixth Form is competitive. Places are in demand. Students have to choose three A-Level subjects to apply to Blackburn Sixth Form.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Further education
Suitable Ages
16 to 99
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
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Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
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Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.56%
A*/A grades
19.23%
Leavers’ Destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
52%
School
70%
England
Higher Apprenticeships
9%
School
1%
England
Higher education or training
Top 3rd of higher education institutions
...of which Russell Group
...of which Oxford/Cambridge
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationPlanning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
November College and Sixth Form Open Event
Nov 15
Alumni Stories
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Yahya Nadat
September 2021
University
'My favourite thing about studying at Blackburn Sixth Form was how supportive the teachers were during my time at studying.'
Maleeqa Hussain
September 2021
University
'The best thing about studying here was definitely the people I met. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming.'
Ebony Coote
September 2021
University
'My best experience at Blackburn College was making all the friends that I have and all the relationships with my teachers and people outside of the college who I was able to go and meet as part of my course.'
Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesThe EPQ is a highly respected and valued qualification which allows students to demonstrate their passion for a subject. This enables them to develop and showcase academic research using transferable qualities such as time management and presentation skills.
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About School
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |