Shuttleworth College
Burnley, BB12 8ST · Lancashire · secondary school
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54th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 376 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.8 · 32 | 46% | 1.48 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 38% | 1.19 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.0 · 12 | 15% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shuttleworth College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cooking Club, Cheerleading, Chinese Club, Dungeons and Dragons, or support the library, alongside crafting activities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,072 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How are the named clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Shuttleworth College
Overview
Shuttleworth College is described as a "warm and welcoming school" where pupils feel "happy and safe" and demonstrate respect for rules. While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are judged as Good, the quality of education Requires improvement due to inconsistent curriculum implementation and gaps in knowledge for some pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils value staff support and settle quickly, particularly in Year 7.
- Behaviour is generally calm with clear routines, and pupils show respect for each other.
- The curriculum in most subjects is "ambitious" with logically ordered key knowledge.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and explain concepts clearly.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils develop a mature understanding of safety and relationships.
Areas to improve
- Ensure teachers choose effective activities to help pupils, especially disadvantaged ones, securely learn and remember subject content.
- Implement systematic checks of pupil understanding to address misconceptions before moving to new learning.
- Strengthen strategies to tackle persistent non-attendance and improve the pace of reading support for struggling pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.9 |
| 2024/25 | 39.5 |
| 2025/26 | 38.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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