Media Coverage

Discover how our outstanding high school is reported on in the media, both within Blackburn and also around the world.

If you're a member of the press who would like to report on Blackburn Central High School, please email info@bchs.co.uk for information.

2021

• 7th January - Blackburn special school set to move to Darwen

2020

• 16th December - Bold Venture Park to become winter wonderland with special 'Advent-ure' event
• 4th December - Community values is the main priority for Blackburn headteacher
• 29th September - Charity's biscuit boost for hard-working schools
  

2019

• 29th December - East Lancashire students given opportunity to dissect human body
  
• 30th October - School academy conversion complete
• 17th September - First look inside DIY SOS in Blackburn as work complete
• 2nd September - Operating theatre live comes to Blackburn
• 22nd August - Shamima Namaji only pupil in school to get top grade in geography
• 9th July - Teenager is ferried to prom in a Rolls Royce covered in millions of crystals
• 9th July - Blackburn girl arrives for prom - in Rolls Royce covered in 4 million Swarovski crystals
• 15th June - Blackburn high school WILL become an academy
• 7th May - Blackburn school pupils given advice on fasting
• 26th April - Governors want to be top of the class for inclusion in Blackburn with Darwen
• 24th April - Chefs through to Reg Johnson Young Chef Schools comp finals
• 15th April - 5 young chefs impress at Reg Johnson Young Chef Schools Competition
• 9th March - Terror attack survivor talks peace to Blackburn with Darwen pupils
• 6th February - Hat fever sweeps Lancashire in readiness for Wear A Hat Day
• 17th January - NHS app leaves healthy impression on Blackburn high school students
• 8th January - Blackburn Central High School hosts Embracing Diversity conference

2018

• 25th December - Blackburn school host diversity event for cohesion
• 18th December - Secondary pupils pose challenging questions
• 5th December - Beever and Struthers helps high school students prepare for work
• 5th December - Accountants and business advisors offer mentoring courses to students
• 21st November - Blackburn Central High School academy consultation
• 12th November - Thousands in Blackburn and Darwen mark Armistice Day
• 10th November - Students dissect a pig as they get hands-on surgical experience
• 17th September - Expo shows Blackburn is hiring
• 26th June - Town welcomes refugees from war-torn areas
• 21st June - School becomes first 'kindness academy' in Blackburn
• 11th May - National Festival of Making: How Blackburn College is getting involved
• 10th May - Inspection praise for Crosshill Special School
• 4th May - Young masterchefs create dishes to be served at National Festival of Making
• 29th March - Special school expansion approved
• 29th March - DfE announces 14 new special free schools
• 23rd March - Four Blackburn secondary school pupils reach poetry competition final
• 14th March - Blackburn welcomes cohesion scheme but rejects segregation jibes
• 27th February - Decorated army major visits Blackburn Central High School to inspire pupils
• 23rd February - Conway and Caddis partake in a kickabout
• 19th January - Awesome foursome are the real borough hall stars
• 8th January - Teacher wellbeing conference to be held at BCHS

2017

• 30th November - Charity aim to set up East Lancashire children's counselling service
• 26th November - Children from across Blackburn are taking part in a concert
• 1st November - Accrington Stanley donate football boots to disadvantaged school children
• 17th October - Invictus medallist Stuart Robinson to visit Blackburn Central High School
• 8th October - Irish singer Sion Hill visits East Lancashire schools to deliver anti-bullying message
• 14th September - Thousands of young job seekers attend big careers fair in Blackburn with Darwen
• 24th August - Blackburn Central High School: GCSEs 2017
• 18th July - Blackburn Central High School are too good for rivals as they win the Blackburn and Darwen Schools Under 13s cricket festival
• 15th July - Blackburn Central High School Prom
• 24th June - Blackburn school celebrates the diversity of pupils from 60 nationalities
• 30th May - Schools set to support exam-taking students fasting during Ramadan
• 20th May - BCHS rated 'good' by Ofsted
• 12th May - One hundred years of nursing in East Lancashire
• 25th February - Football legend John Barnes pays visit to Blackburn Central High School
• 21st February - Student take part in 'virtual field trip' thanks to Google Expeditions day
• 10th February - Students have out of this world experience

2016

• 1st August - Work starts on constructing new classrooms at Blackburn school
• 25th July - 'Role model' Blackburn science teacher and assistant head hands over to daughter
• 10th February - Teenagers take inspiration from Falklands hero Simon Weston

2015

• 26th November - GCSE results lead to rush for places at Blackburn school
• 25th November - WHISPER: Blackburn school’s new anonymous report system launched
• 4th November - Talented Blackburn guitarist set to become ambassador for music hub
• 22nd June - School to host charity bazaar
• 18th June - Community rallies round for prom
• 12th June - Zain Bhikha overjoyed at judging AHF children's talent contest
• 22nd May - Young Blackburn girls get a taste of engineering careers
• 19th March - Hospital launches new bereavement aid after care inspectors raised concerns
• 17th February - Sportshall Athletics festival is a big hit with youngsters
• 6th January - Pupils’ drugs talk

2014

• 16th December - Into the limelight
• 3rd December - Alcohol dangers campaign launched in Blackburn
• 5th November - New series of short films to highlight alcohol dangers
• 17th June - Blackburn Central High School to offer more sport choice
• 12th July - East Lancashire scholars honoured at awards ceremony
• 8th July - Central take centre spot
• 8th July - Suppliers offer more choice on uniforms
• 4th July - A sporting chance for youngsters
• 30th June - Safe fasting for pupils
• 20th June - Children delight large audience at Blackburn's King George’s Hall
• 2nd June - VIDEO: School student presented with UcLan Education Achievement Award
• 30th May - Young ambassadors lead the way at Fusion awards
• 4th May - East Lancashire schools book in knife crime talks
• 28th March - It makes me proud to be a British Asian
• 14th March - Bonafide pop stars in charity school gig
• 11th March - New Blackburn ‘super school’ on short-list for award
• 3rd March - Remember our fallen: Focus on Indian British Army role in Blackburn
• 25th February - Shared Histories: The role of Asians in both World Wars
• 7th February - X Factor band play at Blackburn school - then announce split
• 31st January - Females feel empowered
• 31st January - Pupils promote cohesion
• 27th January - Blackburn girls get a helping hand from a 'Big Sister’

2013

• 15th December - Blackburn school wins praise for excellence
• 12th December - Elbow drummer’s skills class
• 11th December - Elbow band member runs drumming masterclass at Blackburn Central High School
• 2nd December - Blackburn head teacher named best in Lancashire
• 8th November - Emmerdale actress to help Blackburn school celebrate local history
• 29th October - Could you be a role model for Blackburn teenage girls
• 17th September - 'Big sister' mentors called for to build esteem in Blackburn's young girls
• 6th July - Blackburn and Darwen pupils in 'Dragons' Den' competition for anti-terrorism project cash
• 4th July - Blackburn school celebrates having second most improved GCSE results in the country
• 11th June - Improve your job skills with a course at Blackburn Central High School
• 19th February - Enterprising East Lancashire students rise to challenge of 'emergencies'

2012

• 14th September - Latest ‘super school’ opens doors to Blackburn and Darwen pupils
• 11th July - GALLERY: First look at Blackburn’s newest £24m ‘super school’
• 13th February - Blackburn school children get together before merger
• 5th January - ‘Best year ever’ for East Lancashire's super-schools

2011

• 1st September - Blackburn's new high school is taking shape
• 27th May - New Blackburn high school officially named