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The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.3 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,098
Capacity
1,051
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a solid educational experience, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, although only 45% of students achieve a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 62% of graduates progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2019Older 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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 41% | Top 33% 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%. | 31% | Top 33% 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%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (162 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
74%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.93695, -1.78683 · SP6 1EZ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN136719
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.theburgate.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Burgate School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
The Burgate School and Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2019.
Is The Burgate School and Sixth Form a good school?
The Burgate School and Sixth Form scores 84.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Burgate School and Sixth Form?
Based on 162 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Burgate School and Sixth Form receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Burgate School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
The Burgate School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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