The Burnley Schools Sixth Form (named after Thomas Whitham VC who served during World War I, a global war that lasted from July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918) closed in 2020 due to the decreasing number of students and the worsening financial position.
It is named after Thomas Whitham VC who served during World War I. World War I (or the First World War, often abbreviated as WWI or WW1) was a global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Due to decreasing number of students, and a worsening financial position, the 6th Form was closed in 2020. 
