Burnham Upper School is a secondary school in Slough, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-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 Upper School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Opendale Road, Slough, SL1 7LZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Max Bilsborough |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 110501 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 761 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lent Rise Combined School Coulson Way , Burnham SL1 7NP | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lent Rise School Coulson Way , Burnham SL1 7NP | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Junior School Derwent Drive , SL1 6HW | - not rated | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School Derwent Drive , SL1 6HW | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Orchard Avenue , SL1 6HE | - not rated | 683 yd | Foundation 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 | 878 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The E-Act Burnham Park Academy Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Upper School Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Madani Independent Grammar School 1 Whittle Parkway , Slough SL1 6FE | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College PRU 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.