Bacon's College
London, SE16 6AT · Southwark · secondary school
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10th of 19 secondary schools in Southwark we can score, 20 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 9.1/10 against 459 of them, against 7.6/10 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% | 1.82 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.2 · 74 | 30% | 2.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.4 · 79 | 25% | 1.99 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.8 · 77 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bacon's College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.4 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,025 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
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 1025?
What Ofsted said about Bacon's College
Overview
Bacon’s College is a secondary academy where pupils feel part of a supportive community and enjoy their learning. Leaders have established high standards of behaviour and a well-considered curriculum that prepares students for university and careers. The school is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, with particular praise for its ambitious aspirations and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across a wide range of subjects and progress to higher education and diverse careers.
- Behaviour is excellent; disruption is rare, and bullying is infrequent due to clear expectations and swift intervention.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, particularly in key stages 4 and 6, ensuring pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Leaders provide robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring full curriculum access.
- Staff workload is managed considerately, with effective training and support provided by the multi-academy trust.
Areas to improve
- In Years 7 to 9, assessment routines to check pupils’ fluent recall of prior learning are less consistent than in older year groups.
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum enables pupils across all year groups to remember fundamental knowledge securely before moving to new concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining secure records, regular contact with external agencies, and a strong pastoral team to support pupil wellbeing.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.5 |
| 2024/25 | 49.4 |
| 2025/26 | 51.8 |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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