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Bacon's College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Bacon's College
- 1.8 (4 reviews)
- Secondary
- Southwark SE16 6AT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and leaders are ambitious for pupils to do better.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders have made high standards of behaviour a priority. Pupils conduct themselves well around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive training opportunities and support from subject-specialist advisers.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide pupils with a wide range of subjects to study.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use a range of techniques, though consistency is needed in Years 7 to 9.
Communication: School communicates with parents about their child's progress and school events.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: If bullying occurs, it is dealt with swiftly by trained mediators among older pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have introduced a programme to develop pupils鈥� reading further.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils understand what bullying is, but they said it is rare in this school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders create an environment where pupils are supported and safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils engage in charity fundraising events, after-school clubs, and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils make the most of the sporting opportunities available and they enjoy their learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils like the facilities the school has to offer.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive appropriate careers advice, including personalised support.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Many progress to the school sixth form and from there, go on to university and a range of careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff provide appropriate support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Subjects Offered: Leaders provide pupils with a wide range of subjects to study.
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Bacon's College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1026 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With a strong Anglican foundation, a lengthy history, and the most cutting-edge methods of instruction, Bacon's has a distinctive character. Bacon's College was founded within the tradition of "Faith in the City" with the Church, fulfilling its mission by seeking to provide an excellent school. The open Bacon's College welcomes students of all faiths and those who have no faith, and it serves the neighbourhood. Bacon's is committed to the communities it serves and has an outward-looking attitude. There is genuine respect and affection between teachers and students, and these relationships are incredibly good.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 7.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.50% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 31.53% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 38.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 14.97% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 22.27% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 3.17 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.1% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 91.9% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 20.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 47.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 9.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 34.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 44.83% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 37.45% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 19.41% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 25.86% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 88.85% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 119 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 23.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 44.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 9.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.35% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.5% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 25.82% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 38.32% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 35.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 13.29% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 20.68% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.58% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 33.81% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.77% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.13% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.53% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.47% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.87% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.13% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.2% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.64 | 37.64 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.42 | 36.51 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.50% | 20.59% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 60 | 83 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 74% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.38% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 11.62% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 6.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.93 | 40.65 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.67 | 39.16 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.7% | 28.04% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 68 | 82 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 73.92% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.15% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 8.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 10.08% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.19 | 34.38 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.66 | 35.06 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.9% | 20.56% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 74 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 73.89% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.67% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.44% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bacon's College
Local authority ratio 17 : 1