Burnside Secondary PRU, London
Burnside Secondary PRU is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burnside Secondary PRU in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 14 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 21% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 14% to a further education college and 7% into work.
Who goes there
78.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (37%), Asian (21%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 10 pupils (52.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Highams Park Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is May Road (->e), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 361 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Waltham Forest (663).
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2013 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
78.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 75
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 66 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
34%
Available places
19 pupils
56 places
37 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Waltham Forest council
Places available
3,090
Applications
2,724
Got 1st preference
79.5%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Waltham Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
52.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
19
Total Pupils
13
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
1.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,761
Mean salary
2026 data
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Questions parents ask about Burnside Secondary PRU
What is Burnside Secondary PRU's Ofsted rating?
Burnside Secondary PRU's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Burnside Secondary PRU?
No fixed boundary. When Burnside Secondary PRU is oversubscribed, Waltham Forest allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Burnside Secondary PRU?
Burnside Secondary PRU has around 19 pupils on roll. 79% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Burnside Secondary PRU?
Apply through Waltham Forest's coordinated admissions process, naming Burnside Secondary PRU on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Burnside Secondary PRU?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 66 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burnside Secondary PRU?
Burnside Secondary PRU is at Burnside Avenue, 2 Burnside Avenue, London, E4 8YJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)