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Acland Burghley School

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Acland Burghley School

Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ

Community school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
35.7%
Basics 9-5
52.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.346.4
2023/2450.446.4
2024/2549.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.160.00
2023/24-0.300.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.0%
EBacc APS
4.67
EBacc 9-5
36.9%
EBacc 9-4
40.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.46
A*-A Grades
23.0%
A*-B Grades
58.1%
AAB+ %
8.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 143 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Parliament Hill School
0.6 km away · Community school
Outstanding
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
0.64 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
William Ellis School
0.7 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Lift Beacon High
0.89 km away · Academy converter
Good
College Francais Bilingue De Londres
0.99 km away · Other independent school

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About Acland Burghley School

Acland Burghley School is a secondary school in London, Camden. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.7. The school has around 1,218 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ | More schools in Camden

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Acland Burghley School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Acland Burghley School

What is Acland Burghley School's Ofsted rating?
Acland Burghley School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Acland Burghley School's latest exam results?
Acland Burghley School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Acland Burghley School located?
Acland Burghley School is a secondary school in London, Camden (NW5 1UJ).
How many pupils attend Acland Burghley School?
Acland Burghley School has around 1,218 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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