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Shuttleworth College

Burnley, BB12 8STSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Mar 2025
Progress 8
-0.25
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
226 1st-choice / 227 places
Ranking
#2,117
of 3,141 nationally

About Shuttleworth College

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 99 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 68% of parents would recommend Shuttleworth College. That's a solid majority, though it leaves nearly a third who wouldn't. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 442 applications for 227 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.95, with 226 first-preference applications resulting in 215 offers. Parents report mixed feelings on specific areas. While 77% agree or strongly agree their child is happy, and 82% feel their child is safe, only 57% agree that concerns are dealt with properly, and 52% say the school lets them know how their child is doing. On SEND support, the picture is notably split: 52% agree or strongly agree children get the support they need, but 48% disagree or strongly disagree, the highest negative response across all questions.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBurnley Road, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 8ST
HeadteacherRuth England
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils1,079
Free School Meals (FSM)45.6%
School Capacity1,079 / 1,050 (103% full)

The full report on this school

What 99 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibrarySixth Form CentreICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallScience LabsMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisAthleticsFootballRowingRugbyGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperGardeningEco ClubOrchestraDebateFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:00-16:30

Source: shuttleworthcollege.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shuttleworth College

Shuttleworth College has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.