The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ · Hampshire · secondary school
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12th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 756 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 58.8 · 80 | 30% | 2.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.2 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Burgate School and Sixth Form overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 44.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join STEM, Cooking, Debating, Gardening, Musical bands, Art Clubs, and Lego therapy sessions. Sports include Badminton, Trampolining, Softball, Rugby, Netball, and Hockey. Trips have included London, Salisbury, Venice, and Florence. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,073 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Overview
The inspection confirms that The Burgate School and Sixth Form has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils thrive in a welcoming environment where they are known well and treated as individuals, resulting in exemplary behaviour and strong relationships. The school offers an ambitious curriculum and high-quality pastoral support, ensuring pupils achieve well in public examinations and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, being respectful and polite, with sixth-form students acting as excellent role models.
- The curriculum is ambitious and carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to build knowledge coherently and engage in cross-curricular projects like the Year 9 ‘exploration’ activities.
- Staff provide high-quality professional development and create "calm and purposeful classrooms" focused on learning.
- The school offers a rich extra-curricular programme and a strong personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) programme that nurtures character and positive relationships.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is swift and precise, with appropriate adjustments benefiting all learners.
Areas to improve
- The school’s strong pedagogical approaches are not yet used consistently across the entire curriculum, meaning some pupils are not always supported to think deeply or apply knowledge to complex tasks.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective" and that trustees take their statutory responsibilities very seriously.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.8 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 52.2 |
| 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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