Burnley High School vs Shuttleworth College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 465 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley High School
Burnley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
579 students
Shuttleworth College
Burnley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,072 students
| Measure | Burnley High School Burnley, North West | Shuttleworth College Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 536 | #381 of 536 |
| National rank | #3289 of 4,090 | #3102 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 579 | 1,072 |
| Pupils on roll | 579 | 1,072 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 39.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | 39.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | 57.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | burnleyhighschool.co.uk/ | www.shuttleworthcollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Shuttleworth College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 23.4).
- •Shuttleworth College is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 579.
- •Burnley High School is a academy school while Shuttleworth College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burnley High School better than Shuttleworth College?
On the Success Index (England), Shuttleworth College ranks higher (27.2 vs 23.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burnley High School and Shuttleworth College?
About 465 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley High School: 579. Shuttleworth College: 1,072. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley High School and Shuttleworth College rank in North West?
Burnley High School is 403rd of 536 and Shuttleworth College is 381st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).