The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.5
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
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
76%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
66%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
17%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,079
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Ruth England (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
20 official reports linked on this page, including 19 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPadiham Primary School
Primary · Very close
Whitegate Nursery School
Nursery · 358m away
Burnley High School
Secondary · 465m away
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rosegrove Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Rosegrove Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shuttleworth College a selective school?
No. Shuttleworth College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shuttleworth College's Ofsted rating?
Shuttleworth College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shuttleworth College?
Shuttleworth College currently has 1,079 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shuttleworth College take?
Shuttleworth College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shuttleworth College?
Shuttleworth College is in Burnley, BB12 8ST, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shuttleworth College have a sixth form?
No, Shuttleworth College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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