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Burnley High School

Burnley, BB12 6NXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Burnley High School

Burnley High School sits within Lancashire’s large secondary state sector, where 90 schools compete and only eight hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself is rated Good, placing it in the solid middle tier of local provision. Among its closest academic peers in the authority, the top performers are Preston Muslim Girls High School, Eden Boys’ School in Preston, and Holy Cross Catholic High School — all of which post stronger Progress 8 scores than Burnley High. The school serves 607 pupils aged 11 to 16 and is non-denominational, with a mixed intake. Headteacher Emma Lewis leads a school that, while not among the highest-ranked locally, offers a broad curriculum and a wide range of extracurricular activities that may appeal to families looking for more than just exam results.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressByron Street, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 6NX
HeadteacherEmma Lewis
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils607

Facilities

10
Astro TurfLibraryTennis CourtsICT SuiteGymnasiumDining HallMusic RoomsSports HallTheatreScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

FootballRoundersSwimmingRowingTennisGymnasticsHockeyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

DramaNewspaperYoung EnterpriseChoirOrchestraDuke of Edinburgh

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnley High School

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