The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.9
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,218
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Mr Nicholas John (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Camden School for Girls
Secondary · 1.4km away
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
Primary · 1.5km away
Haverstock School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Hawley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Robert Blair School and Children's Centre
Primary · 2.0km away
Fine Arts College
Independent · 2.0km away
The Cavendish School
Independent · 2.1km away
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Acland Burghley School a selective school?
No. Acland Burghley School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Acland Burghley School's Ofsted rating?
Acland Burghley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Acland Burghley School?
Acland Burghley School currently has 1,218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acland Burghley School take?
Acland Burghley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Acland Burghley School?
Acland Burghley School is in London, NW5 1UJ, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acland Burghley School have a sixth form?
Yes, Acland Burghley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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