Best Schools in Burnley
101 schools in Burnley
Key Facts
- Burnley has a total of 101 schools, with 92.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Burnley have 52.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a gap in performance at this level.
- Secondary schools in Burnley have a Progress 8 score of -0.25 and an Attainment 8 score of 39.53, compared to national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively, highlighting challenges at KS4.
- Burnley's schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, with 35.1% in primary and 38.9% in secondary schools, and a higher pupil-teacher ratio of 21.80 in primary schools.
Top Nurseries in Burnley
48 nurseries in Burnley
Top Primary Schools in Burnley
47 primary schools in Burnley
CT
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley, BB11 4RB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.3%
Pupils206
P/T Ratio–
The Heights Burnley
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 0DU
Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio8.4
Rosegrove Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 6HW
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.1%
Pupils138
P/T Ratio17.3
Top Secondary Schools in Burnley
5 secondary schools in Burnley
Sir John Thursby Community College
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB10 2AT
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.29
Attainment 837.5
Eng+Maths51%
Pupils1,118
BH
Burnley High School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 6NX
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.16
Attainment 842.1
Eng+Maths56%
Pupils607
Unity College
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Burnley, BB11 3DF
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.21
Attainment 839.8
Eng+Maths49%
Pupils1,416
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Burnley
1 sixth form colleges in Burnley
Top Special Schools in Burnley
4 special schools in Burnley
TR
The Rose School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Burnley, BB11 4DT
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence39.0%
Pupils71
P/T Ratio6.5
BS
Broadfield Specialist School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Burnley, BB11 5BT
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.4%
Pupils242
P/T Ratio6.1
Top Independent Schools in Burnley
7 independent schools in Burnley
CC
Compass Community School Lancashire
Burnley, BB10 2RA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils6
P/T Ratio–
Lincoln House School
Burnley, BB12 0QZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils5
P/T Ratio–
MV
Moorlands View School
Burnley, BB11 5PQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils18
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Burnley has 101 schools, including 47 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 48 nurseries, 7 independent schools, 4 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Burnley | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 87% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.34 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 24% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,218 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.