Moorlands View School
Burnley, Lancashire, North West · BB11 5PQ
Moorlands View School is a notably small independent school in Burnley, Lancashire, with around 18 pupils on roll. Its tiny size sets it apart from most secondary schools and points to an intimate, closely supervised setting where staff can know every pupil well. Led by headteacher Mr Paul Dugdale, it is non-denominational and admits boys and girls from age 11. Families considering it should weigh the published results carefully against the kind of individual attention a school of this scale can offer.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 18
- Location
- Burnley, Lancashire, North West
- Website
- https://education.keyschildren.co.uk/school/moorlands-view-school/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Paul Dugdale
Latest results
Attainment 8
7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The published attainment figures sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 7.0 against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. With so few pupils on roll, these headline figures can reflect the particular needs of a very small cohort rather than typical mainstream patterns. Prospective parents would do well to discuss directly with the school how it supports each pupil and what outcomes it is working towards.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small, individually focused independent school in Burnley whose results read very differently from larger settings. A school to investigate in person, with frank questions about how it meets each child's needs.
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Moorlands View School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Moorlands View School located?
Moorlands View School is located at Manchester Road, Dunnockshaw, Burnley, BB11 5PQ.
What type of school is Moorlands View School?
Moorlands View School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Moorlands View School?
Moorlands View School has approximately 18 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.