Burford School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cheltenham Road Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4PL |
| Phone | 01993823303 |
| Reference Number | 138289 |
Burford School continues to demonstrate a strong performance, sustaining its good status since its last inspection in 2014. The school is committed to high standards of education and has successfully created an environment where students feel supported and engaged. With a variety of extracurricular activities and a focus on personal development, pupils are encouraged to develop their passions and leadership skills. However, there are areas of concern regarding the academic progress of disadvantaged pupils, which the school acknowledges and is actively working to address.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1443 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.89%
Girls: 52.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 121 | 121 | 242 |
| 8 | 114 | 132 | 246 |
| 9 | 123 | 124 | 247 |
| 10 | 126 | 123 | 249 |
| 11 | 116 | 130 | 246 |
| 12 | 51 | 65 | 116 |
| 13 | 40 | 57 | 97 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.4% |
| Unclassified | 39.1% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 01 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Burford School and Community College | |
| 01 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are eager to attend school and feel well-supported by staff.
- A wide variety of clubs and activities are available for all pupils.
- Teachers provide useful feedback and assessments that aid pupil learning.
- High expectations for behaviour and conduct are maintained across the school.
- The school has a well-developed personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Disadvantaged pupils do not always achieve as well as their peers.
- Teaching and resources do not consistently support all pupils effectively.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 76.3% |
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 | 34.95 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.34 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 154 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 48 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Burford Primary School
Priory Lane, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4SG |
0.44 miles |
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St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School
Bluebell Way, Shilton Park, St John the Evangelists Ce (Va) Primary School, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JF |
3.34 miles |
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Carterton Primary School
Burford Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3AD |
3.47 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Lawton Avenue, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3JY |
3.48 miles |
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Edith Moorhouse Primary School
Lawton Avenue, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3HP |
3.55 miles |
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Gateway Primary School
Netheravon Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3SF |
3.85 miles |
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St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School
Wenrisc Drive, Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0SP |
4.05 miles |
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Brize Norton Primary School
Station Road, Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3PL |
4.17 miles |
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Wychwood Church of England Primary School
Milton Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6BD |
4.2 miles |
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The Rissington School
Mitchell Way, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2PL |
4.54 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot
Alvescot, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2PU |
4.71 miles |
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Leafield Church of England Primary School
The Green, Leafield, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 9NP |
4.76 miles |
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Sherborne Church of England Primary School
Sherborne, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3DH |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Carterton Community College
Upavon Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1BU |
3.18 miles |
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Sandwell Learning Centre
Sandwell Learning Centre, Main Road, Alvescot, Nr Bampton, OX18 2PY |
4.44 miles |