Burnley High School vs The Valley Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 12 km 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
The Valley Leadership Academy
Bacup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
578 students
| Measure | Burnley High School Burnley, North West | The Valley Leadership Academy Bacup, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 536 | #458 of 536 |
| National rank | #3289 of 4,090 | #3695 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 579 | 578 |
| Pupils on roll | 579 | 578 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | 30.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | 50% |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burnley | Bacup |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | burnleyhighschool.co.uk/ | www.thevalleyleadershipacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Burnley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 17.7).
- •Burnley High School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 578.
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 The Valley Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Burnley High School ranks higher (23.4 vs 17.7 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 The Valley Leadership Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Bacup in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley High School: 579. The Valley Leadership Academy: 578. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley High School and The Valley Leadership Academy rank in North West?
Burnley High School is 403rd of 536 and The Valley Leadership Academy is 458th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).