Acland Burghley School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Burghley Road London NW5 1UJ |
| Phone | 02074858515 |
| Reference Number | 100053 |
Acland Burghley School continues to be rated as a good school, fostering an inclusive community where all students feel welcome and supported. Leaders uphold high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive necessary adaptations to access the curriculum. Pupils display positive attitudes and enthusiasm for learning, benefiting from a wide variety of extracurricular activities that enhance their educational experience. While overall performance is strong, there are areas needing improvement, particularly in teaching practices. Occasionally, some lessons do not effectively check student understanding before introducing new content, which can hinder long-term retention of knowledge. Additionally, there are instances where staff do not consistently maintain high expectations for pupil engagement and attention, which affects the quality of work produced by some students. This ungraded inspection serves as a follow-up to the previous good rating from March 2018, confirming the school's continued solid standing amidst national educational challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1218 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.88%
Girls: 36.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 128 | 54 | 182 |
| 8 | 130 | 53 | 183 |
| 9 | 134 | 50 | 184 |
| 10 | 132 | 49 | 181 |
| 11 | 118 | 61 | 179 |
| 12 | 71 | 102 | 173 |
| 13 | 65 | 71 | 136 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.5% |
| White, Other | 12% |
| African | 8.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.7% |
| Unclassified | 5% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Caribbean | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with SEND ensuring access to ambitious curriculum.
- Staff demonstrate strong subject knowledge and present lessons clearly.
- Positive pupil behavior noted during lessons and around the school.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing pupil engagement.
- Effective personal development curriculum promoting safety and health.
- High-quality careers guidance provided to all students.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding before progressing in lessons.
- Occasional low expectations from staff leading to lack of focus from some pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.26 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.76 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 138 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 135 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 289 | 80 |
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