Burntwood School
London, SW17 0AQ · Wandsworth · secondary school
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7th of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth 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 — 8.5/10 against 766 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 53.1 · 69 | 30% | 2.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.2 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burntwood School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.4% 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 +0.34 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 (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science, Computing, Languages, Technology, and Mathematics clubs, as well as Student Council and Leadership Teams. Sports include swimming, athletics, volleyball, netball, and football. Arts and music offer dance, choirs, and a school orchestra. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,462 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,965. 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 students in the additional Mathematics groups? What does the Student Leadership Team typically organise? How does the after-school club structure its weekly sessions?
What Ofsted said about Burntwood School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. Pupils receive an “exceptional education” within a “happy, welcoming, and inclusive environment” where academic excellence and personal development are equally valued.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with a “clear and consistent approach to teaching” that helps pupils achieve their full potential.
- Staff possess “very strong subject knowledge” and provide “clear feedback” that supports pupils in producing “high-quality work.”
- The school expertly supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can “access the learning but can thrive in the classroom.”
- A “well-considered reading programme” ensures pupils develop into “confident and fluent readers.”
- Personal development and careers provision are “very thoughtfully planned,” with pupils benefiting from meaningful opportunities to explore future pathways.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.4 |
| 2025/26 | 50.2 |
| 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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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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