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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Burnley Council Area

Schools across the Burnley council area. Explore 9 secondary schools in Burnley Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Olive High, Burnley High School, and Sir John Thursby Community College. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Burnley Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Burnley Council Area41.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Burnley Council Area46%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Burnley Council Area3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Burnley Council Area7.1/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Burnley Council Area

41.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Burnley Council Area

46%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Burnley Council Area

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Burnley Council Area

7.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Burnley Council Area

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Olive High
BURNLEY
Burnley High School
Burnley Wood
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Sir John Thursby Community College
Daneshouse
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Shuttleworth College
Padiham
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College
Heasandford
Unity College
Towneley
Lincoln House School
Burnley Town Centre
Olive High Boys
Burnley Wood
Rosa House School
Worsthorne