Burnham Grammar School, based in Slough, provides secondary education, 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. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1078 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1271 |
| Number of Boys: | 698 |
| Number of Girls: | 573 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.5% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 33.10% | 421 |
| Pakistani | 22.30% | 284 |
| White British | 15.60% | 198 |
| Other Asian | 7.80% | 99 |
| African | 5.30% | 67 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 50 |
| White and Asian | 3.50% | 45 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 19 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 17 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.