The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 70.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
70.1
26.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
94%
52.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,271
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.9%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- Head
- Dr Andrew Gillespie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriory School
Primary · 573m away
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 628m away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 728m away
Haybrook College
Special school · 878m away
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
Primary · 945m away
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
Independent · 1.1km away
Lent Rise School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cippenham School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Burnham Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Burnham Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Burnham Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Burnham Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnham Grammar School?
Burnham Grammar School currently has 1,271 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnham Grammar School take?
Burnham Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Burnham Grammar School?
Burnham Grammar School is in Slough, SL1 7HG, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnham Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Burnham Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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