Burnham Grammar School is a secondary school in Slough, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Burnham Grammar School currently has around 1271 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 12.9% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 33.1%. pakistani pupils make up about 22.3% , followed by white british at 15.6%

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.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 89% who stay in school sixth forms and 5% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Hogfair Lane, Slough, SL1 7HG
Website: www.burnhamgrammar.org.uk
Telephone: 01628604812
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Dr Andrew Gillespie
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 137564

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1078
Number of Pupils: 1271
Number of Boys: 698
Number of Girls: 573

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian33.10%421
Pakistani22.30%284
White British15.60%198
Other Asian7.80%99
African5.30%67
Other White3.90%50
White and Asian3.50%45
Other (any other ethnic group)1.80%23
Other Mixed1.50%19
Unclassified1.40%18
Bangladeshi1.30%17
Chinese0.90%11
White and Black Caribbean0.60%7
White and Black African0.50%6
Other Black0.20%3
Caribbean0.20%2
Irish0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.63)
Of the 182 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 177 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.63
Town average
0.11
Local authority average
0.41
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
55%
Town average
53%
Local authority average
42%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
96%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
56%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
70.0
Town average
52.3
Local authority average
56.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.3
Town average
4.7
Local authority average
5.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cippenham Nursery School
St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL
3out of 4 1,837 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priory School
Orchard Avenue , SL1 6HE
- not rated 626 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Derwent Drive , SL1 6HW
3out of 4 686 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Junior School
Derwent Drive , SL1 6HW
- not rated 729 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Burnham County First School
Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE
- not rated 795 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Minniecroft Road , SL1 7DE
3out of 4 795 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Peter's CofE Middle School
Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE
- not rated 947 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Claycots Junior School
Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX
- not rated 2,077 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
William Penn Middle School
Penn Road , SL2 1PH
- not rated 3,199 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burnham Grammar School
Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Burnham Grammar School
Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The E-Act Burnham Park Academy
Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ
- not rated 857 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Burnham Upper School
Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ
- not rated 857 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beechwood School
Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE
- not rated 2,356 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haybrook College
112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ
- not rated 959 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haybrook College
112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ
- not rated 959 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haybrook College
112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ
- not rated 959 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haybrook College PRU
112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ
- not rated 959 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Haybrook College PRU
112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ
- not rated 959 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.