St Thomas's Centre is a pupil referral unit in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 115 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 115
- Headteacher
- Mrs Angy Saaiman (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 April 2000
- Free school meals
- 59.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- School reference (URN)
- 132128
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Blackburn with Darwen council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2018; school remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next (June 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, June 2024).
Contact and getting there
Hawthorn Street, Blackburn, BB1 9TH
Loading the map…
Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
Email me these details
The school’s details, how to get a place and the questions to ask, in your inbox.
Other SEND schools nearby
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.6 miles
- Shadsworth Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.8 miles
- Newfield School Special school · Ages 4–19 1.9 miles
All SEND schools in Blackburn with Darwen
By need in Blackburn with Darwen: Moderate learning (3) · Hearing (3)
Questions about St Thomas's Centre
How do I get a place at St Thomas's Centre?
Places at St Thomas's Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Blackburn with Darwen council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does St Thomas's Centre take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is St Thomas's Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is St Thomas's Centre?
Hawthorn Street, Blackburn, BB1 9TH, in Blackburn with Darwen.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.