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Burnley College
Princess Way, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0AN, Lancashire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 45% of students progressing to university, this college offers solid pathways for higher education. However, only 7% of students are accepted into top-third universities, indicating that while many pursue further education, a smaller portion gains entry into the most prestigious institutions. Overall, the college presents a viable option for those seeking to advance their studies post-16.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 45% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 1026 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.79575, -2.24893 · BB12 0AN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN130735
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.burnley.ac.uk
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What is Burnley College rated by Ofsted?
Burnley College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Burnley College a good school?
Burnley College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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