Located in London, Bacon's College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Bacon's College currently has around 1002 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 45.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 24.9%. african pupils make up about 21.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Timber Pond Road, London, SE16 6AT
Website: www.baconscollege.co.uk
Telephone: 02072371928
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Mr James Wilson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 145313

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1002
Number of Boys: 554
Number of Girls: 448

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British24.90%249
African21.70%217
Other White9.70%97
Caribbean8.40%84
Other (any other ethnic group)6.90%69
Other Black5.30%53
Other Mixed4.80%48
Unclassified3.60%36
White and Black Caribbean3.40%34
White and Asian2.40%24
Chinese2.30%23
White and Black African2.10%21
Other Asian1.60%16
Bangladeshi1.50%15
Indian0.80%8
Irish0.30%3
Pakistani0.30%3
Gypsy/Roma0.20%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.12)
Of the 156 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 154 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.12
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.33
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
31%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
68%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
49%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
49%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
48.2
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
49.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.2
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Old Church Nursery School
Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ
- not rated 1,655 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Clyde Nursery School.
Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH
3out of 4 2,286 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Harry Roberts Nursery School
Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ
- not rated 2,286 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alice Model Nursery School
14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ
4out of 4 2,296 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School
Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ
- not rated 2,333 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Elmo's Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6SD
- not rated 258 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Alfred Salter Primary School
Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP
3out of 4 348 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Redriff Primary, City of London Academy
Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ
4out of 4 429 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Redriff Primary School
Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ
- not rated 429 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
2 Beatson Walk , Rotherhithe SE16 5ED
3out of 4 467 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bacon's College
Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bacon's College
Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT
- not rated 102 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishop Challoner Boys' School
352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB
- not rated 1,450 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB
3out of 4 1,495 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB
- not rated 1,495 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southwark College
Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE
- not rated 1,668 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New City College
Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF
- not rated 2,076 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
3out of 4 2,380 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
- not rated 2,380 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bacon's College
Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT
- not rated 102 yd City technology college Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bermondsey School
Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS
- not rated 865 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School
3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD
- not rated 901 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bosco Centre College
Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS
- not rated 1,259 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Stephen Hawking School
Brunton Place , E14 7LL
4out of 4 1,374 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.