Moorlands View School
School summary
With just 18 pupils on roll, Moorlands View School is an unusually small independent school in Burnley, Lancashire. This intimate scale means a level of individual attention that larger schools cannot easily match, with each child known well by staff. The school is mixed and non-denominational, taking pupils from age 11, and is led by headteacher Mr Paul Dugdale. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Teaching & academics
Moorlands View admits pupils at 11 through an entrance process, so families should prepare for assessment at this stage. Given the very small roll, teaching is delivered in close-knit groups where the pace and focus can be tailored to the individual.
Head · Mr Paul Dugdale
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, fee-paying independent in Burnley that may suit families seeking a closely supervised setting over the scale and breadth of a larger school.
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Moorlands View School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.