Burnley High School
Burnley High School is a secondary located in Lancashire, BB12 6NX. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 607 pupils on roll.
Burnley High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a free schools.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Free schools
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: N/A
Local Authority: Lancashire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 607
Number of Boys: 288
Number of Girls: 319
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 39.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-30
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-06-23
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Starkey
Phone: 01282681950
Website: http://burnleyhighschool.co.uk/
Location: Byron Street
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Burnley High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Burnley High School?
Burnley High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Burnley High School admit?
Burnley High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Burnley High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Burnley High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Burnley High School?
Burnley High School is a free schools offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Burnley High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Burnley High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Burnley High School?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near Burnley High School in Lancashire. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
