Burnley High School

About Burnley High School

Burnley High School is a free school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 607 pupils on roll. It is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 (2025/26). 41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

607 / 600 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Byron Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6NX

Phone

01282681950

Head Teacher

Emma Lewis

Website

http://burnleyhighschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Burnley High School?

Burnley High School is a free school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Burnley High School have?

Burnley High School has 607 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Burnley High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Burnley High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 in 2025/26.

Is Burnley High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Burnley High School is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Burnley High School?

Burnley High School is located at Byron Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6NX.