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Burnley High School

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Burnley High School

Byron Street, Burnley, BB12 6NX

Free schools
Pupils
607
Ages
11-16
FSM
39.0%
Attainment 8
38.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.7%
Basics 9-5
28.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
46.4%
EBacc APS
3.50
EBacc 9-5
6.4%
EBacc 9-4
14.4%
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About Burnley High School

Burnley High School is a secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. The school has around 607 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Byron Street, Burnley, BB12 6NX | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Burnley High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Good
  2. May 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Burnley High School

What is Burnley High School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Burnley High School's latest exam results?
Burnley High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Burnley High School located?
Burnley High School is a secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire (BB12 6NX).
How many pupils attend Burnley High School?
Burnley High School has around 607 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Burnley High School with other schools?
View Burnley High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.