SchoolScoresE-Act Bourne End Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of E-ACT
New Road, Bourne End, SL8 5BW
01628 819022 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 September 2022.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
113 pupils in this year group.
22% — 37 points below the Buckinghamshire average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% | 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. | 38 | 53.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 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.
142 pupils in this year group.
96% — about the same as the Buckinghamshire average, and 4 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. | 96% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 35% | 61% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 16% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 22% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 96% |
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
34 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 11% | 42% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 17% | 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. | 20.3 | 40.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
10 subjects, 46 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 11 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Government and Politics | 9 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Mathematics | 8 | 13% | 13% | 40% |
| History | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Literature, Art and Design (Fine Art), Mathematics (Further), Chemistry, Physics, Sociology.
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.
32 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 | 19% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 25% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 78% | 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.
36 students in this year group.
53% — 20 points below the Buckinghamshire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 53% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 8% | 38% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 42% | 53% |
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 146 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 52 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 228 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.4
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 18 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.5% | 14.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.6% | 11.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 19.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 7.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 37.9% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 36th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 37.6 | 11.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 35th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 4.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.80% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 4th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.2 | 17.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 20th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 99% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 45.4% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Great Marlow School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is E-Act Bourne End Academy's Ofsted rating?
E-Act Bourne End Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 September 2022.
How did E-Act Bourne End Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 22% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 23 points below the England average of 45%.
Is E-Act Bourne End Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 52 families put E-Act Bourne End Academy as their first choice for 146 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 52 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 146518.
- 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.