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Burford School

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Burford School

Cheltenham Road, Burford, OX18 4PL

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2014

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

52.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.246.4
2023/2449.346.4
2024/2552.446.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.120.00
2023/24+0.210.00
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
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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 107 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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10.9 km away · Academy converter
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Wood Green School
11.8 km away · Academy converter
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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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