Shuttleworth College Catchment Area
Shuttleworth College is a foundation secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1079 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,079
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Shuttleworth College Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Shuttleworth College 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.
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- Full address
- Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8ST
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 45.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134994
Other Secondary Schools in Burnley
If Shuttleworth College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Burnley are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shuttleworth College
Is Shuttleworth College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Shuttleworth College currently has 1079 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Shuttleworth College? ▾
Admission to Shuttleworth College 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 Shuttleworth College cover? ▾
Shuttleworth College 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 Shuttleworth College? ▾
Shuttleworth College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.