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Burnley High School
Byron Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6NX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.8 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
607
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 85% nationally. While over half of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage achieving grade 5 or above is lower at 30%. The school offers a supportive environment for its 607 pupils, though it may be worth considering the relatively low LocaleIQ score, indicating some challenges in the local area.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 38.6 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
White Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.79544, -2.29326 · BB12 6NX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN141028
School typeFree schools
Websiteburnleyhighschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Burnley High School rated by Ofsted?
Burnley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2017.
Is Burnley High School a good school?
Burnley High School scores 22.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Burnley High School in GCSEs?
Burnley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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