The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,002
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 45.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Wilson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Timber Pond Road, London, SE16 6AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRotherhithe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Marathon Science School
Independent · 1.3km away
Cavendish School
Independent · 1.4km away
Southwark Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Deptford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Edmund's Catholic School
Primary · 1.8km away
Twin Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Canary Wharf College Crossharbour
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bacon's College a selective school?
No. Bacon's College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bacon's College's Ofsted rating?
Bacon's College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bacon's College?
Bacon's College currently has 1,002 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bacon's College take?
Bacon's College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bacon's College?
Bacon's College is in London, SE16 6AT, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bacon's College have a sixth form?
Yes, Bacon's College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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