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Burnham Grammar School
Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HG, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.1 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,271
Capacity
1,078
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 70.1, placing it in the top 3% nationally. Nearly all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 94% secure a grade 5 or above, reflecting strong academic performance. Additionally, 88% of graduates progress to university, with half attending top-third institutions, highlighting the school’s commitment to preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 70.1 | Top 3% 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%. | 99% | Top 2% 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%. | 94% | Top 3% 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%. | 43% | Top 23% 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%. | 37% | Top 23% 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%. | 88% | 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%. | 50% | Top 20% |
Based on 159 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian33.1%
Asian Pakistani22.3%
White British15.6%
Asian Other7.8%
Black African5.3%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.53239, -0.65214 · SL1 7HG
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN137564
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.burnhamgrammar.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Burnham Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Burnham Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2012.
Is Burnham Grammar School a good school?
Burnham Grammar School scores 88.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Burnham Grammar School in GCSEs?
Burnham Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 70.1. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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