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Burnley College

Burnley, BB12 0ANSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
-0.16
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
130 1st-choice / 120 places
Ranking
#1,910
of 3,141 nationally

About Burnley College

Burnley College is a state-funded secondary school for students aged 16 to 99, serving the Burnley area in Lancashire. With a school capacity of 600, it is currently oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 607 applications for 120 places — an oversubscription ratio of over five to one. Of those, 130 were first-preference applications, and 111 first-preference offers were made, indicating strong local demand. The school’s percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 39%, which is notably high compared with the national average for secondary schools, suggesting it serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. This intake profile is an important factor for parents to consider when evaluating the school’s outcomes, as it provides context for its academic performance and the challenges its students may face.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPrincess Way, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 0AN
HeadteacherKaren Buchanan
Local AuthorityLancashire
Free School Meals (FSM)39.0%
School Capacity600

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolArt StudiosTennis CourtsDining HallSports HallAstro TurfGymnasiumMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreLibraryICT SuiteScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

CricketNetballMartial ArtsDanceHockeySwimmingTennisFootballRugby

Clubs & Activities

ChessYoung EnterpriseArt ClubScience ClubModel United NationsDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Burnley College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.