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Burnham Grammar School

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Burnham Grammar School

Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7HG

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2012

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

Academic picture

69.8school · 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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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.

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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

69.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2370.046.4
2023/2469.946.4
2024/2569.846.0

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+0.630.00
2023/24+0.700.00
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
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

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

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Requires improvement
Arbour Vale School
2.41 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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