The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.6
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 91 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 607
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Ms Emma Lewis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Byron Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShuttleworth College
Secondary · 465m away
Whitegate Nursery School
Nursery · 686m away
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Primary · 694m away
Padiham Primary School
Primary · 747m away
Rosegrove Nursery School
Nursery · 938m away
Rosegrove Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ightenhill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burnley High School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnley High School?
Burnley High School currently has 607 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnley High School take?
Burnley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Burnley High School?
Burnley High School is in Burnley, BB12 6NX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnley High School have a sixth form?
No, Burnley High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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