Our Lady & St John Catholic College is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. The school was created in 1987 by the amalgamation of Notre Dame Grammar School and St. John Rigby R.C. High School. A purpose-built Vocational Centre opened in September 2009. Attainment In 2009, 69% of Year 11 students achieved 5 A*-C GCSE passes. The school's value-added measure was 1011 in 2007 (national average 1000). Alumni Notre Dame High School Polly James, actress who played Beryl Hennessey in The Liver Birds Matt Derbyshire, professional footballer References Secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese of Salford Educational institutions established in 1987 1987 establishments in England Voluntary aided schools in England Schools in Blackburn