SchoolScoresBurnham Grammar School
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7HG
01628 604812 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 November 2012.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 December 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
94% — 36 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 49 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 94% | 59% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 70.1 | 53.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
182 pupils in this year group.
98% — 3 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 92% | 61% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 4% | 22% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 99% | 98% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
187 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 41% | 42% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 71% | 69% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 40.8 | 40.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 571 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 115 | 23% | 52% | 40% |
| Psychology | 57 | 2% | 19% | 19% |
| Economics | 56 | 5% | 41% | 26% |
| Biology | 55 | 9% | 38% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 55 | 11% | 44% | 30% |
| Geography | 36 | 6% | 28% | 23% |
| Physics | 36 | 14% | 39% | 31% |
| English Literature | 21 | 14% | 38% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 20 | 30% | 80% | 59% |
| Sociology | 19 | 5% | 37% | 20% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 18 | 11% | 33% | 24% |
| Business Studies:Single | 15 | 0% | 33% | 16% |
| History | 15 | 0% | 60% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 14 | 14% | 43% | 26% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 13 | 15% | 38% | 17% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 10 | 0% | 20% | 14% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 6 | 33% | 33% | 15% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), Drama and Theatre Studies, Chinese, Punjabi.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
181 students in this year group.
91% — 6 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 91% | 85% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 9% | 25% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
159 students in this year group.
88% — 15 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 88% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 50% | 38% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Buckinghamshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 180 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 345 |
| Of those, offered a place | 162 (47%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 978 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.0 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3% | 14.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 5% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.6% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 11.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 28.1% | 19.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 90% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 7.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 95% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4 | 11.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.9% | 4.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 92% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.6 | 17.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 42% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0% | 14.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Al-Madani Independent Grammar School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Al-Madani Girls School 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Beechwood School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Westgate School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Caldicott School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Eden Girls' School, Slough 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Baylis Court School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Herschel Grammar School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Grove Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Burnham Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Burnham Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 November 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 December 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Burnham Grammar School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 94% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 49 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Burnham Grammar School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 345 families put Burnham Grammar School as their first choice for 180 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 162 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137564.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.