Burnley High School
Burnley High School is a secondary school (Free schools), ages 11–16, in Burnley, BB12, in the Lancashire council area. It has 579 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 May 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas — inspected 6 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.16 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 29.6 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 125 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 579 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.31% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.31% | 2024/25 |
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