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Schools in BB12

A postcode district in Lancashire

  • Postcode district
  • 35 schools and nurseries

In short: BB12 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 19 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3519 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in BB12

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All BB12 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in BB12

19 in BB12, best first

See all 19 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in BB12

5 in BB12, best first

Burnley High School

Burnley, BB12 6NX · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well below the England average.

126 first choices, 119 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1638.9

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
579
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school Burnley High School

Shuttleworth College

Burnley, BB12 8ST · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area

Results well below the England average.

217 first choices, 192 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1638.0

England 46.2

Days missed
12.2%
Pupils
1,072
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school Shuttleworth College
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Nurseries in BB12

13 in BB12, highest Ofsted grade first

Rosegrove Nursery School

Burnley, BB12 6AJ · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
91
Pupils per teacher
26.8
View school Rosegrove Nursery School
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Sixth Forms in BB12

1 in BB12, by the school's Eduscope score

Lincoln House School

Burnley, BB12 0QZ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
5
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Lincoln House School

Special Schools in BB12

1 in BB12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Holdsworth School

Burnley, BB12 6TG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Holdsworth School

Private Schools in BB12

2 in BB12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Lincoln House School

Burnley, BB12 0QZ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
5
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Lincoln House School

Holdsworth School

Burnley, BB12 6TG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Holdsworth School
The map

Every school in BB12, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Rosegrove Nursery School, OutstandingIghtenhill Nursery School, OutstandingStoneyholme Nursery School, OutstandingWhitegate Nursery School, Good in every areaPadiham Primary School, GoodBurnley Lowerhouse Junior School, Requires improvementBurnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School, Outstanding in every areaRosegrove Infant School, GoodWhittlefield Primary School, GoodBurnley Ightenhill Primary School, GoodPadiham Green Church of England Primary School, Needs attention in 4 areasHigham St John's Church of England Primary School, Urgent improvement in 3 areasRead St John's CofE Primary School, GoodPadiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Requires improvementSimonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School, GoodWellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School, GoodSt John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham, GoodShuttleworth College, Requires improvement in 1 areaBurnley High School, Expected standard or betterLincoln House School, GoodNewchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School, GoodThe Heights Burnley, GoodSt Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodWheatley Lane Methodist Primary School, GoodFence Pre School, GoodPadiwacks.co.uk Ltd, GoodPartou Habergham Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodFairy Bridge Day Nursery, GoodChez Nanny Limited (Preparatory & Educational Nursery), GoodKids Planet Padiham, GoodWhitegate Early Years Care, GoodHoldsworth SchoolKnight Hill Day Nursery, Expected standard or betterWhitegate Nursery School Snug
  • Outstanding3
  • Good21
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not graded yet9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every BB12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

BB12 has 35 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about BB12

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How many schools are in BB12?

BB12 has 35 schools, including 19 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in BB12?

The highest-ranked schools in BB12 on Eduscope are Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School, Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Read St John's CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in BB12?

There are 2 independent schools in BB12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BB12 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in BB12?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in BB12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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