The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.0
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.54
Band 4Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 748
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 30.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Miss Natalie King
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
New Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestfield School
Special school · 313m away
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Primary · 815m away
Claytons Primary School
Primary · 840m away
Juniper Hill School
Primary · 1.7km away
Little Marlow CofE School
Primary · 2.3km away
Carrington Infant School
Primary · 2.4km away
Carrington Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is E-Act Bourne End Academy a selective school?
No. E-Act Bourne End Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is E-Act Bourne End Academy's Ofsted rating?
E-Act Bourne End Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend E-Act Bourne End Academy?
E-Act Bourne End Academy currently has 748 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does E-Act Bourne End Academy take?
E-Act Bourne End Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is E-Act Bourne End Academy?
E-Act Bourne End Academy is in Bourne End, SL8 5BW, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does E-Act Bourne End Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, E-Act Bourne End Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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