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Burnt Mill Academy
First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.5 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
951
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of February 2023, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 53% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, as only 44% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be on par with many schools in the area, though the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 43% of schools.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 35% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.0%
White Other13.2%
Black African5.7%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Mixed Other4.1%
Asian Other2.3%
Black Other2.2%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Location
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51.77686, 0.10801 · CM20 2NR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137694
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.burntmillacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Burnt Mill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Burnt Mill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is Burnt Mill Academy a good school?
Burnt Mill Academy scores 42.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Burnt Mill Academy in GCSEs?
Burnt Mill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near CM20 2NR?
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