The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,098
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- THE BURGATE SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
- Head
- Mr David Pover (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Burgate School and Sixth Form a selective school?
No. The Burgate School and Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Burgate School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
The Burgate School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Burgate School and Sixth Form?
The Burgate School and Sixth Form currently has 1,098 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Burgate School and Sixth Form take?
The Burgate School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Burgate School and Sixth Form?
The Burgate School and Sixth Form is in Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Burgate School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, The Burgate School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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