Shuttleworth College
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Attainment 8 of 39.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 46%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.25
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.44, -0.06]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 212 | 39.5 | — | 46.2% | 39.2% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 213 | 38.9 | -0.25 | 48.4% | 28.2% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 215 | 37.9 | -0.46 | 46.0% | 23.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 178 | 40.5 | -0.52 | 53.0% | 44.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 134994 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Ruth England |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | BB12 8ST |
| Latest pupils | 212 |
| FSM eligible | 45.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST
https://www.shuttleworthcollege.org/View local authority page1282682300| DfE number | 4801 |
| UKPRN | 10018169 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2006 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 19 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |