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Burford School

Burford School, Burford
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Burford School

Cheltenham Road, Burford, OX18 4PL

A Good-rated secondary school in Burford.

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Pupils
1,443
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.6%
Attainment 8
52.4
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.3%
Basics 9-5
59.6%

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
28.6%
EBacc APS
4.54
EBacc 9-5
16.3%
EBacc 9-4
20.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.59
A*-A Grades
19.3%
A*-B Grades
50.7%
AAB+ %
7.3%

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 107 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Burford School

Burford School is a secondary school in Burford, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.4. The school has around 1,443 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cheltenham Road, Burford, OX18 4PL | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Burford School

What is Burford School's Ofsted rating?
Burford School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What do parents say about Burford School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 80% of parents would recommend Burford School.
What are Burford School's latest exam results?
Burford School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Burford School located?
Burford School is a secondary school in Burford, Oxfordshire (OX18 4PL).
How many pupils attend Burford School?
Burford School has around 1,443 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Burford School with other schools?
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