Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank (E02002623) is part of Blackburn with Darwen local authority (view on map). Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has an approximate population of 11,000 people, of which 24% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank neighbours Wensley Fold, Central Blackburn, Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey, Queen's Park & Higher Croft, Meadowhead, and Ewood & Fernhurst.
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Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is the most deprived area in Blackburn with Darwen (out of 18) with 77% of children living in low-income families, compared to 51% across Blackburn with Darwen and 38% nationally.
Information acquired from the school census.
In Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, 41% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 28% in Blackburn with Darwen and 27% nationally.
| % in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank | % in Blackburn with Darwen | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 41% | 28% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 59% | 72% | 73% |
In Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, 23% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 20% in Blackburn with Darwen, and 21% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
| % in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank | % in Blackburn with Darwen | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 77% | 80% | 79% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 18% | 15% | 15% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
In Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, 38% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 58% in Blackburn with Darwen, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
| % in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank | % in Blackburn with Darwen | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60% | 42% | 67% |
| Asian | 23% | 48% | 14% |
| Black | 7.0% | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| Mixed | 4.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Not known | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
The percentage of pupils in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank with English as an additional language is 31%, compared with 39% in Blackburn with Darwen, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
| % in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank | % in Blackburn with Darwen | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 31% | 39% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 69% | 61% | 78% |
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Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has 6 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 6 |
| Childminders | 1 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 5 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has 5 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 5 |
| Nursery schools | 0 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 4 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 1 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
In Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, there has been 1 full inspection of schools since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Under the renewed education inspection framework, schools are evaluated on the following areas:
The evaluation scale for each evaluation area, other than safeguarding, is:
Achievement: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Attendance and behaviour: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Curriculum and teaching: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Early years: 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 1).
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Personal development and wellbeing: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Post-16 provision: There have been no inspections of Post-16 provision in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank so no outcomes are available for this area.
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of state-funded schools in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has no independent schools.
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