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Bacon's College
Goodgraded 08/06/2022Ages 11–191,002 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Bacon's College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, within the Southwark local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,002 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/06/2022, Bacon's College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.9 and 57% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Bacon's College'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 08/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 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 4Above average
Attainment 849.4
England avg 45.1 · was 51.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 56% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry14%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.13
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.7
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.4
AAB or better12%
Retention91%
Value added-0.01
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake43.7%
Free school meals43.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language42.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled83%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.2%
Attendance92.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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