Burnley High School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Byron Street Burnley Lancashire BB12 6NX |
| Phone | 01282681950 |
| Reference Number | 141028 |
Burnley High School continues to perform at a good standard, demonstrating a strong community feel that is appreciated by both pupils and staff. The school's commitment to ensuring the well-being and safety of its pupils is evident, with effective safeguarding measures in place. Teachers exhibit high expectations, and the school's curriculum is ambitious, especially for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to progress well. The school has a strong personal development program, equipping students with important life skills and knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 607 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.61%
Girls: 52.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 68 | 59 | 127 |
| 8 | 57 | 64 | 121 |
| 9 | 59 | 60 | 119 |
| 10 | 50 | 67 | 117 |
| 11 | 55 | 68 | 123 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.3% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 23 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and family feel within the school.
- High-quality facilities in the new school building.
- Effective safeguarding measures in place.
- Ambitious leadership with high expectations for all pupils.
- Strong personal development curriculum.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities available.
- High standards of pupils' behavior and positive attitudes to learning.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design is less effective in a minority of subjects in key stage 3.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 30 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 31 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 25 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 30 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 28 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 21 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 20 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 11 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 38 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 25 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 22 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 19 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 36 | 2 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 243 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 233 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Whitegate Nursery School
Victoria Road, Burnley, BB12 8TG |
0.43 miles |
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Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Liverpool Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6LN |
0.43 miles |
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Padiham Primary School
Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8SJ |
0.46 miles |
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St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6HZ |
0.57 miles |
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Rosegrove Nursery School
Havelock Street, Burnley, BB12 6AJ |
0.58 miles |
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Rosegrove Infant School
Owen Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6HW |
0.62 miles |
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Ightenhill Nursery School
Lionel Street, Burnley, BB12 6DY |
0.88 miles |
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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
St John's Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7BN |
0.9 miles |
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Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Street, Padiham, Lancashire, BB12 7AX |
0.91 miles |
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Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Alder Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6ED |
0.93 miles |
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Whittlefield Primary School
Tabor Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0HL |
1.08 miles |
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Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Moor Lane, Padiham, Padiham St Leonard's Ce Va Primary, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8HT |
1.12 miles |
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Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
Wellfield Drive, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0JD |
1.25 miles |
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wellfield Drive, Office 204, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0JD |
1.25 miles |
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Taywood Nursery School
Accrington Road, Burnley, BB11 5AE |
1.34 miles |
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Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School
Manchester Road, Hapton, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5RF |
1.43 miles |
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Cherry Fold Community Primary School
Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5JS |
1.53 miles |
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Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Raglan Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4LB |
1.66 miles |
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Stoneyholme Nursery School
March Street, BURNLEY, BB12 0BU |
1.87 miles |
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Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
Oswald Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0BN |
1.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Shuttleworth College
Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST |
0.29 miles |
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Broadfield Specialist School
Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5BT |
1.48 miles |
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The Rose School
Greenock Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4DT |
1.54 miles |
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Lincoln House School
25-27 Clifton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0QZ |
1.7 miles |
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Burnley College
Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0AN |
1.81 miles |
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Olive High Boys
Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank), Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RU |
2.22 miles |
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Olive High
Shorey Bank, Burnley, BB11 2RY |
2.23 miles |
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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Ormerod Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3AA |
2.63 miles |
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Ridgewood Community High School
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
3.02 miles |
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Unity College
Townley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF |
3.05 miles |
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Sir John Thursby Community College
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
3.12 miles |
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Moorlands View School
Manchester Road, Dunnockshaw, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5PQ |
3.37 miles |
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Marsden Heights Community College
Edge End Lane, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PR |
3.61 miles |
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Silver Birch School
Briercliffe Road, Harle Syke, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2HA |
3.65 miles |
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Compass Community School Lancashire
Bend Hill Farm, Granville Street, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 2RA |
3.75 miles |
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Accrington Academy
Queens Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4FF |
4 miles |
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Park View
73 Grange Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5PJ |
4.12 miles |
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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Queen's Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4AY |
4.17 miles |
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The Alternative School
30 St. James Street, ACCRINGTON, Lancashire, BB5 1NT |
4.27 miles |
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Edenfield Girls' High School
Brunswick Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PQ |
4.29 miles |