E-Act Bourne End Academy
Bourne End, SL8 5BW · Buckinghamshire · secondary school
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31st of 36 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 37 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 728 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 24.6 · 7 | 30% | 0.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.18 · 36 | 25% | 0.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.9 · 4 | 10% | 0.04 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
E-Act Bourne End Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 22.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cheerleading Club and play football, hockey, rugby, netball, athletics, or tennis. Music options include voice, guitar, piano, strings, drums, saxophone, and flute. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 707 pupils against a stated capacity of 830. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about E-Act Bourne End Academy
Overview
Bourne End Academy is described as a “rapidly improving school” where pupils are “proud to attend.” The report highlights “purposeful direction” from leadership and a “strong emphasis on literacy,” noting that staff are “proud to work at the school” due to considerate management of workload and well-being.
Strengths
- Leadership is judged “Outstanding,” with the headteacher providing “purposeful direction” and making “significant improvements” in a short time.
- Pupils are “courteous and respectful,” and the school has a “robust and restorative approach” to bullying, which has reduced incidents.
- The curriculum is “much improved,” with work “carefully sequenced” and “ambitious texts” identified to support reading.
- Personal development is a strength, featuring popular societies, a “carefully planned” PSHE programme, and impartial careers advice.
- Pastoral care is effective, with staff supporting pupils to “reset” after mistakes, leading to improved attendance.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum “lacks consistency,” meaning some pupils are “not sufficiently challenged” and others, including those with SEND, do not have their needs met.
- In subjects such as English and science, work is “not always sufficiently adapted” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders recognise that “not enough pupils gain qualifications in the English Baccalaureate” and are working to increase modern foreign language study.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with experienced leaders ensuring “meticulously managed” recruitment processes and a “strong culture of vigilance” among staff.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.5 |
| 2024/25 | 38.0 |
| 2025/26 | 33.9 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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