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Burntwood School

Secondary Ages 11-18 1,462 pupils London
Ofsted: Good
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Burntwood School is an academy converter in Wandsworth for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 1,462 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Burntwood School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 50.2, and 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Ofsted inspection: March 2025. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Unknown
Address Burntwood Lane
London
SW17 0AQ
Phone 02089466201
Reference Number 139842

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1462
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 4.38%
Girls: 95.62%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 31.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 58.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.1

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown 231 231
8 Unknown 188 188
9 Unknown 201 201
10 Unknown 202 202
11 Unknown 226 226
12 39 189 228
13 25 161 186

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
African 18.5%
Pakistani 16.3%
Mixed, Other 10.4%
White, British 9.9%
White, Other 7.7%
Caribbean 5.1%
Asian, Other 4.7%
Indian 4.1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.5%
White & Asian 2.3%
Unclassified 1.8%
White & Black (African) 0.8%
Chinese 0.2%
Irish 0.1%

Burntwood School is demonstrating significant improvements across all areas since its last inspection, showcasing a culture of high expectation and achievement. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where academic success parallels personal development. Students feel supported and engaged, fostering a strong sense of community. The leadership remains proactive and is committed to continuous improvement, while the expertise of the teaching staff ensures that all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive a broad and ambitious curriculum.

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 11 Feb 2025
Date Report
11 Feb 2025 School inspection
29 Jan 2020 School inspection
11 May 2016 Full inspection:
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
04 Jul 2013 Academy conversion letter
11 May 2011 Full inspection:
Previously as Burntwood School
29 Sep 2008 Curriculum and development visit
05 Nov 2007 Full inspection:
11 Nov 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional education leading to high achievement among pupils.
  • Strong pastoral support fostering healthy relationships and mental well-being.
  • Broad and ambitious curriculum accessible to all students.
  • Highly knowledgeable staff providing effective feedback.
  • Strong focus on reading skills development.
  • Excellent personal development and career guidance programs.
  • Successful extra-curricular activities enhancing pupil engagement.

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)
50.2

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53.1%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 65.4%

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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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 5.4%
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2026 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 125 55
Third Preference 123 27
From another Local Authority 256 101

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Burntwood School is part of Burntwood Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:

What is Burntwood School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Burntwood School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.

When was Burntwood School last inspected by Ofsted?

Burntwood School was last inspected in March 2025.

How many pupils does Burntwood School have?

Burntwood School has 1,462 pupils on roll.

What age range does Burntwood School cover?

Burntwood School for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are Burntwood School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 50.2, and 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Burntwood School?

Burntwood School is at Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ.

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