Burnley High School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 38.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 45%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.16
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.44, 0.12]
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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 | 125 | 38.6 | — | 44.8% | 46.4% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 102 | 42.1 | -0.16 | 52.0% | 45.1% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 91 | 38.0 | -0.64 | 46.0% | 45.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 113 | 41.9 | -0.39 | 59.0% | 47.0% | 3.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141028 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Emma Lewis |
| Trust | EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | BB12 6NX |
| Latest pupils | 125 |
| FSM eligible | 39.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Byron Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6NX
http://burnleyhighschool.co.uk/View local authority page1282681950| DfE number | 4008 |
| UKPRN | 10046966 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |