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The Burgate School and Sixth Form
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- Fordingbridge SP6 1EZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress and achieve well, especially in English, humanities, and arts.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are safe, happy, and have very positive attitudes to their learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Recruiting high-quality specialist staff in mathematics and science has been a challenge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils make an active contribution to school improvement through the school council.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the high quality of education and pastoral care.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees provide a high level of challenge to school leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have focused on improving teaching and learning very effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively; strong safeguarding culture.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained; safeguarding records are meticulous.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities well attended.
Career Counselling Services: Valuable career guidance through mock applications and work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong progress in A-level courses; high expectations from leaders.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are very well supported and make good progress.
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The Burgate School and Sixth Form is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1072 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every student at The Burgate School and Sixth Form should enjoy their education and feel appreciated for who they are.
Every Burgate Child Matters, in our opinion, and we value each of our children as an individual, encouraging them to realise their full potential.
Every student is held to high expectations, and we are dedicated to raising the bar for success and fostering a culture of high standards in order to promote success for all students in a welcoming, safe environment.
In order to live up to our motto of "Learning for Life," we wish to encourage our students in becoming independent learners as well as confident, responsible, and young adults.
The school offers a complete, high-quality education to students between the ages of 11 and 18, and we have a great reputation in the neighbourhood for our high standards.
We offer a broad curriculum covering a variety of subjects at the GCSE and A Level. Our highly qualified team of professional teachers and support staff are dedicated to providing the students with the highest quality education along with a creative learning style that fosters curiosity, fosters collaboration, aids in the development of resilience, and encourages flexibility of thought.
Even though I think The Burgate now offers the greatest education in the area for both boys and girls, we are still very enthusiastic about being one of the best comprehensive schools in the country.
We were ranked third among all Hampshire schools for the crucial progress metric in 2018.
I want you to get a feel for life at The Burgate School and Sixth Form through this website.
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Every student at The Burgate School and Sixth Form should enjoy their education and feel appreciated for who they are.
Every Burgate Child Matters, in our opinion, and we value each of our children as an individual, encouraging them to realise their full potential.
Every student is held to high expectations, and we are dedicated to raising the bar for success and fostering a culture of high standards in order to promote success for all students in a welcoming, safe environment.
In order to live up to our motto of "Learning for Life," we wish to encourage our students in becoming independent learners as well as confident, responsible, and young adults.
The school offers a complete, high-quality education to students between the ages of 11 and 18, and we have a great reputation in the neighbourhood for our high standards.
We offer a broad curriculum covering a variety of subjects at the GCSE and A Level. Our highly qualified team of professional teachers and support staff are dedicated to providing the students with the highest quality education along with a creative learning style that fosters curiosity, fosters collaboration, aids in the development of resilience, and encourages flexibility of thought.
Even though I think The Burgate now offers the greatest education in the area for both boys and girls, we are still very enthusiastic about being one of the best comprehensive schools in the country.
We were ranked third among all Hampshire schools for the crucial progress metric in 2018.
I want you to get a feel for life at The Burgate School and Sixth Form through this website.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 48% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.30% | - | - |
| 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 | -0.01 | 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 | 50.8 | 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 | 55% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 40.85% | 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 | 44% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.71 | 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 | 95% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.49% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 52.4 | 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 | 59% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 44.03% | 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% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.67 | 2.96 | 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 | 98% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.43% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 52.3 | 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% 7 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 5 | 44.14% | 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 | 47% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 8 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 6 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.68 | 2.96 | 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 | 93% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.83% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 53.7 | 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 | 56% 12 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 2 | 43.46% | 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 | 42% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 4 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 7 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 2.94 | 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 | 95% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
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 | -0.15 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 44% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 45.31% | 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 | 38% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 97% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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 | 32.12 | 31.1 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.25 | 30 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.30% | 15.92% | 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 | 113 | 721 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 46.39% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 30.56% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.67% | 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 | 38.62 | 32.69 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.56 | 30.25 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.6% | 20.25% | 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 | 106 | 849 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 50.11% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.28% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 39% | 28.17% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.39% | 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 | 35.17 2 | 27.77 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.83 1 | 25.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 13.45% | 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 | 162 | 838 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 44.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.12% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 33.53% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.41% | 8.8% |
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 | 33.27 2 | 27.42 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.21 | 26.19 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.1% | 12.79% | 13.37% |
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 | 3 | 21 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 47 | 185.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 30.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 6.13% | 4.22% |
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 | 31.76 | 27.72 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.39 | 26.27 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.1% | 13.26% | 12.64% |
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 | 7 | 17 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 46 | 192.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 34.14% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.5% | 4.23% |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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 The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
