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Burnt Mill Academy
- Secondary
- Harlow CM20 2NR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils now build the depth and breadth of their knowledge effectively over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in a calm and orderly way around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Provided high-quality training to ensure subject specialists teach effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have developed a new curriculum to address previous weaknesses.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers ensure that lessons are accessible and suitably adapted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Almost all pupils participate in a rich range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Communication: Leaders have not always communicated well enough with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents still have worries about how issues such as bullying are followed up.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented a new effective curriculum.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders need to ensure that support and follow-up regarding concerns about behaviour or bullying are clearly communicated.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff apply expectations consistently ensuring a calm environment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils value worry boxes and kindness buddies but some parents question the effectiveness of follow-ups.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a rich range of well-attended extra-curricular opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils take pride in their 鈥楤e More鈥� passports, balancing academic and extracurricular challenges.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from a well-planned programme of careers education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive the support they need to be fully included in learning.
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Burnt Mill Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 987 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 48% | 18% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 43% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 46.46% | 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 | 60% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 2.88 | 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% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.73% | 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 | -1.24 | 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 | 40.7 | 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 | 55% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 49.94% | 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 | 16% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.7 | 3.12 | 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 | 91% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.13 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 40% 7 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 8 | 47.05% | 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 | 30% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 14 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 20 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 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 | 92% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.01% | 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 47% | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 4 | 48.68% | 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 | 2% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 19 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 18 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 3.1 | 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 | 96% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.03% | 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 | 0.49 | 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 | 47% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 51.46% | 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 | 34% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 18.71% | 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 | 94% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
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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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burnt Mill Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
