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Burford School
Cheltenham Road, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PL, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.6 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,443
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.4, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 21% nationally. A commendable 81% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 73% progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 80% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 29% may suggest room for growth in certain academic areas.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2014Older 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. | 52.4 | Top 21% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 60% | Top 19% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 73% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 92 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of subjects
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child is happy
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School has high expectations
75%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.4%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.80359, -1.64166 · OX18 4PL
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN138289
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.burford.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Burford School rated by Ofsted?
Burford School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2014.
Is Burford School a good school?
Burford School scores 86.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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 Burford School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Burford School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Burford School in GCSEs?
Burford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.4. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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