Shuttleworth College
103%
Capacity
1,079
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
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.
Academically, Shuttleworth College's most recent Progress 8 score of -0.25 is below the national average and places it 50th out of 90 similar schools in Lancashire, where the LA average Progress 8 is -0.11. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 38.9, and 42.7% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. In the EBacc, 7.5% achieved a grade 5 or above, with an EBacc average point score of 3.38. The school's Progress 8 banding is rated 'Below average', though there are bright spots: Progress 8 in maths is +0.24, comfortably above the national average, while English sits at -0.18 and the EBacc subjects at -0.39. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 judged overall effectiveness as 'Not judged', but graded behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all as 'Good', with quality of education rated 'Requires improvement'.
Shuttleworth College is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It operates slightly over its stated capacity of 1050, with 1079 pupils on roll, and a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 45.6%. The school offers a range of facilities including science labs, a library, music rooms, and sports facilities for tennis, football, rugby, rowing, and athletics. Clubs include gardening, eco club, debate, orchestra, and film club. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, multi-sensory impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families who value its strong local demand and good Ofsted grades for behaviour and personal development, but who are realistic about its academic performance relative to the Lancashire average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Burnley Road, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 8ST |
| Headteacher | Ruth England |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,079 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,079 / 1,050 (103% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.25)
2117th of 3,141
Nationally
258th of 445
In North West
3rd of 5
In Burnley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/231%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 184 pupils).
- FE college71%
- Not sustained11%
- Employment6%
- Apprenticeship5%
- School sixth form (stay)1%
- Sixth form college1%
85% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Ofsted Parent View
99 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed227
442
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
226 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
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.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British88.5%
- Mixed4.0%
- White (other)3.2%
- Asian1.3%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shuttleworth College
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Burnley Road, Burnley
Burnley, BB12 8ST
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
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