Acland Burghley School
London, NW5 1UJ · Camden · secondary school
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4th of 10 secondary schools in Camden we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 582 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.2 · 83 | 30% | 2.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.3 · 27 | 25% | 0.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.2 · 85 | 10% | 0.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Acland Burghley School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.3 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Dreamchasing Young Producers Club, attend Live at the Hex, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,252 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who need to improve their Progress 8 scores? How is the Dreamchasing Young Producers Club structured for new members?
What Ofsted said about Acland Burghley School
Overview
Acland Burghley School continues to be a good school, having maintained its previous judgement through an ungraded inspection. Leaders have fostered an inclusive community where pupils feel welcome, behave well, and are enthusiastic about learning. The school provides a broad curriculum with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious" curriculum that progressively builds knowledge and aligns with national expectations.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and make effective adaptations to ensure SEND pupils access the same high standards.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including music, sports, debating, and leadership roles.
- Reading support is swift and effective, with staff identifying individual needs early to improve fluency and confidence.
- The personal development curriculum is "comprehensive and well-planned," helping pupils stay safe and healthy.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop teacher expertise to "consistently identify and address any gaps in pupils’ understanding" before moving to new content.
- Leaders must ensure all staff maintain "consistently high standards for the quality of work produced" and support pupils to focus.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.9 |
| 2025/26 | 55.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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