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Burnley High School
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Burnley High School
- 1.4 (5 reviews)
- Secondary
- Burnley BB12 6NX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress across a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and proud of their school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are knowledgeable and provide high-quality education.
Current Educational Practices: Ongoing training helps ensure consistency and high standards.
Strengths and Challenges: Middle leaders need time to have an impact.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage in various school activities.
Communication: Parents receive regular reports on child’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents are satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with families and external agencies.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders effectively secure good progress for all pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively dealt with.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School promotes a strong culture of safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs like media club and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurriculars help broaden experiences and consolidate learning.
Career Counselling Services: Good-quality careers advice and guidance available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective support for GCSE option choices and future career paths.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Additional funding is carefully targeted but variations in progress exist.
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About Us
Burnley High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 607 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 65% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burnley High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
