SecondaryData as of May 2026

Burnham Grammar School

Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7HG

A Good-rated secondary school in Slough.

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Pupils

1,271

Ages

11-18

FSM

12.9%

Attainment 8

69.8

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2012

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: Own / consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Buckinghamshire tests children by default - registration is opt-out rather than opt-in. The test is sat in September of Year 6.

Grammars in Buckinghamshire Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

69.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

55.9%

Basics 9-5

94.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

42.5%

EBacc APS

6.13

EBacc 9-5

32.4%

EBacc 9-4

36.9%

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

40.84

A*-A Grades

40.8%

A*-B Grades

70.9%

AAB+ %

27.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 188 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Burnham Grammar School

Burnham Grammar School is a secondary school in Slough, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 69.8. The school has around 1,271 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hogfair Lane, Slough, SL1 7HG | More schools in Buckinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Dec 2022 — School remains Good
Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Burnham Grammar School

Other open schools within about 5 km, with the same phase shown first where possible.

Frequently asked questions about Burnham Grammar School

What is Burnham Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Burnham Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are Burnham Grammar School's latest exam results?

Burnham Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 69.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Burnham Grammar School located?

Burnham Grammar School is a secondary school in Slough, Buckinghamshire (SL1 7HG).

How many pupils attend Burnham Grammar School?

Burnham Grammar School has around 1,271 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Burnham Grammar School with other schools?

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