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Burnt Mill Academy
Goodgraded 22/02/2023Ages 11–16951 pupilsFaithNone
Burnt Mill Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Harlow, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 951 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/02/2023, Burnt Mill Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Harlow can view Burnt Mill Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 845.2
England avg 45.1 · was 44.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry35%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.09
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake27.6%
Free school meals27.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled79%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.6%
Attendance91.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Harlow
All schools in Harlow →St Alban's Catholic AcademyGood · 0.1 miFreshwaters Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miThe Downs Primary School and Nursery0.6 miHarlow College0.6 miTany's Dell Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.5 miBmat Stem AcademyGood · 0.6 mi
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