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Shuttleworth College
Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.9 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,079
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.5, the school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 82% of schools in the UK. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, which may concern some parents. While 68% of parents express satisfaction, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 13% of schools, suggesting room for growth in overall quality and engagement.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.5 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 39% UK |
Parent View (99 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
My child is happy
77%
School has high expectations
76%
Behaviour is good
73%
Progress is communicated
69%
I'd recommend this school
68%
School supports development
60%
School responds to concerns
58%
School keeps me informed
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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53.79752, -2.29941 · BB12 8ST
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN134994
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.shuttleworthcollege.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Shuttleworth College rated by Ofsted?
Shuttleworth College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Shuttleworth College a good school?
Shuttleworth College scores 12.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Shuttleworth College?
Based on 99 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shuttleworth College receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Shuttleworth College in GCSEs?
Shuttleworth College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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