Burnley High School Catchment Area
Burnley High School is a free s secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 607 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
607
Pupils
600
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Burnley High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Burnley High School are allocated by Lancashire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Burnley High School — School Information
- Full address
- Byron Street, Burnley, BB12 6NX
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 39% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141028
Other Secondary Schools in Burnley
If Burnley High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Burnley are the next closest alternatives.
Shuttleworth College Catchment Area
Foundation school · BB12 8ST
Sir John Thursby Community College Catchment Area
Foundation school · BB10 2AT
Unity College Catchment Area
Foundation school · BB11 3DF
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB10 3AA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Burnley High School
Is Burnley High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Burnley High School currently has 607 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Burnley High School? ▾
Admission to Burnley High School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Burnley High School cover? ▾
Burnley High School is a secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Burnley High School? ▾
Burnley High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.