Burntwood School, London
Burntwood School is a secondary school for girls aged 11 to 18 in London, part of Burntwood Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 137th-highest of the 266 schools in London with published results, and 960th of 3,298 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
- Progress (2024)
- Above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Wandsworth (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burntwood School in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Burntwood School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.2, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 52.8 in Wandsworth and 47 across England.
53% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 58% in Wandsworth and 47% in England.
That is in line with 2025, when the score was 49.4.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.34: pupils made above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 44.9, against 53.2 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 8.3 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 24 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Art and Design and Geography.
Getting a place at Burntwood School
For September 2026 entry, 101 families put Burntwood School as their first choice and 580 named it as one of their preferences, for 254 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Burntwood School are Ernest Bevin Academy (0.5 miles, Attainment 8 47.9); Southfields Academy (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 49.9); Chestnut Grove Academy (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 57.1); and Ricards Lodge High School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 57.8).
Burntwood School's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Ernest Bevin AcademySouthfields AcademyChestnut Grove AcademyRicards Lodge High School
The trust
Burntwood School is one of 2 schools run by Burntwood Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
76 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Burntwood School (as of September 2025): 75% would recommend the school, 76% say their child is happy there and 58% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (58%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 253 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 92% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 20% to a further education college and 0% into work.
Of the 209 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 59% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 12% into work. 13% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
58.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (29%), Black (25%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 234 pupils (16%) received SEN support and 26 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Burntwood School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 10 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Earlsfield Station, about 710 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burntwood School, 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Burntwood School issued 57 suspensions, 3.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Burntwood School are Earlsfield Primary School (0.4 miles), Beatrix Potter Primary School (0.4 miles), Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit (0.5 miles) and Fircroft Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Earlsfield Primary SchoolBeatrix Potter Primary SchoolSmallwood Primary School and Language UnitFircroft Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Burntwood School excels at helping every child thrive academically and personally. Teachers provide clear feedback and adapt their teaching so pupils of all abilities can succeed together, including those with additional needs. The school goes beyond the classroom, offering rich enrichment activities, strong pastoral support, and genuine leadership opportunities that build confidence and resilience in young people.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well with access to a broad and ambitious curriculum taught by staff with very strong subject knowledge
- The school excels at identifying and supporting pupils who need extra help, including those with SEND and early English learners
- Excellent reading programme with effective support helps all pupils become confident, fluent readers
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and conduct create a respectful, purposeful school environment
- Thoughtfully planned personal development and careers programme enriches pupils' learning with meaningful activities and educational visits
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical and drama productions, cultural week, scholars programme, educational visits, UNICEF ambassadors club, mentoring programmes, school events and assemblies led by sixth form students
Burntwood School provides an exceptional education in a happy, welcoming, and inclusive environment where academic excellence and personal development are equally valued. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
About
Burntwood School is a girls' secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Wandsworth, London, England, opened in September 1986. It is one of the largest state schools for girls at the secondary level in the country.
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At a Glance
30.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
76 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has remained stable at around 0.34 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 51.0 to 50.2 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has remained stable at around 53% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 50.2 | 53.1% |
| Disadvantaged(82) | - | 44.9 | 43.9% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(146) | - | 53.2 | 58.2% |
| Girls(228) | - | 50.2 | 53.1% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(167) | - | 49.0 | 52.1% |
| Non mobile(222) | - | 50.5 | 53.2% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 4 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 253 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
1
Permanent exclusions
0.07%
Exclusion rate
57
Suspensions
3.87%
Suspension rate
39 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,472 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with Burntwood School
Term dates
Burntwood School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Wandsworth's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Burntwood School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Burntwood School is in Wandsworth; for families living there:
Apply to Wandsworth for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 29 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
1,472 pupils
1,965 places
493 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
234
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
17.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Burntwood School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 10 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,462
Total Pupils
64
Boys
1,398
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
84
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,779
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,354
Per pupil
£9467k
Total funding
£410k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.2%
Overall absence
25.7%
Persistent absence
1,094
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Burntwood School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Burntwood School
What are GCSE results like at Burntwood School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Burntwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 53% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Burntwood School's Ofsted rating?
Burntwood School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Burntwood School?
No fixed boundary. When Burntwood School is oversubscribed, Wandsworth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burntwood School?
Burntwood School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 1965 places.
How big are the classes at Burntwood School?
Classes at Burntwood School average 22.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Burntwood School?
Burntwood School has around 1462 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Burntwood School have specialist SEN provision?
Burntwood School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 10 places, 8 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Burntwood School?
8.2% of sessions were missed at Burntwood School in 2024/25. 25.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burntwood School?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming Burntwood School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Burntwood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 29 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burntwood School?
Burntwood School is at Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)