The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
Source: 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
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 223 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 951
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Head
- Ms Laura McGlashan (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Alban's Catholic Academy
Primary · Very close
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Primary · 522m away
Tany's Dell Community Primary School
Primary · 820m away
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 820m away
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 857m away
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 964m away
Bmat Stem Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Pemberley Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Burnt Mill Academy a selective school?
No. Burnt Mill Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Burnt Mill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Burnt Mill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnt Mill Academy?
Burnt Mill Academy currently has 951 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnt Mill Academy take?
Burnt Mill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Burnt Mill Academy?
Burnt Mill Academy is in Harlow, CM20 2NR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnt Mill Academy have a sixth form?
No, Burnt Mill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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