Burnley High School
Free schools
Burnley, BB12 6NX
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
3 of 5 in Burnley
Pupils
579
First preferences per place
1.06
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | 42.1 | 38.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 38% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 47% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.64 | -0.16 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Shuttleworth College · 0.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy · 2.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
- Sir John Thursby Community College · 3.1 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Unity College · 3.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 20% in England
- Marsden Heights Community College · 3.6 mi · Good · Bottom 24% in England
- Accrington Academy · 4.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 21% in England
Best secondary schools in Burnley · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Burnley High School is in Habergham & Ightenhill (typical home £220,500, crime average).
What is Burnley High School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Burnley High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Burnley High School is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.