Burnley College
Burnley College is a further education school in Burnley for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for Burnley College is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted inspection: May 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Princess Way Burnley Lancashire BB12 0AN |
| Reference Number | 130735 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Burnley College, located in Lancashire, is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' overall. While the quality of education, behaviour, and personal development are noted as strong points, leadership and management are identified as areas needing enhancement. The college offers a wide range of academic and vocational education programs, with a significant number of its learners being engaged in high-priority skills areas like health and social care and engineering. There is a clear commitment to providing learners with a supportive environment that fosters personal growth, although inconsistencies in attendance and some inaccuracies in achievement data have raised concerns about accountability and governance.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 22 Apr 2026 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Nov 2004 | Inspection |
| 21 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Quality of education in vocational and academic areas is good.
- Personal development is outstanding.
- Adult learning programmes excel with significant learner progress.
- Apprenticeships and provision for learners with high needs are good.
- Effective collaboration with stakeholders to meet local skills needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Leadership and management require improvement.
- Attendance on some courses remains too low.
- Inaccurate records inflated achievement rates, misleading stakeholders.
- Lack of ambitious curriculum for level 3 young learners.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.33 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 36 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.4% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is Burnley College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Burnley College is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in May 2026.
When was Burnley College last inspected by Ofsted?
Burnley College was last inspected in May 2026.
What age range does Burnley College cover?
Burnley College for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is Burnley College?
Burnley College is at Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0AN.