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Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ, Camden
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.9 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,218
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 30% nationally. About 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 70% progress to university, although only 12% gain entry to top-third universities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with a strong community presence in Camden.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.9 | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 114 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.5%
White Other12.0%
Black African8.5%
Mixed Other6.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.7%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
White Irish1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.55753, -0.14113 · NW5 1UJ
School details
Local authorityCamden
RegionLondon
URN100053
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Acland Burghley School rated by Ofsted?
Acland Burghley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2018.
Is Acland Burghley School a good school?
Acland Burghley School scores 82.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Acland Burghley School in GCSEs?
Acland Burghley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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