Coal Clough Academy

About Coal Clough Academy

Welcome to Coal Clough Academy in Burnley, Lancashire. Our mission is to provide all our young people with a new route to academic and vocational success, through personalised programmes of study that will enable them to achieve their highest potential in education, training and work.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Holly Clarke

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

6.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 3

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Emily J

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school for my child"

I'm so impressed with Coal Clough Academy. The facilities are great, and my child loves the vocational courses they offer. The staff are also very supportive and help my child with their personal development.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G

Parent Feb 20, 2022

4.0

"Some positives and negatives"

I'm mixed about Coal Clough Academy. My child has had some great teachers, but others haven't been as supportive. The school's online safety programs are also excellent. Overall, it's an okay school, but could improve in some areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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David T

Parent Jun 15, 2021

4.0

"Coal Clough Academy is a great school"

My child attended Coal Clough Academy and did very well. The school's values of respect, responsibility, and resilience really made a difference in their life. The staff were also very supportive and helpful.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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