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Bacon's College

Goodgraded 08/06/2022Ages 11–191,002 pupilsChurch of England
London, SE16 6AT
Southwark

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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 08/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.2%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.3England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals43.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language42.7%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.4
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 37.7
Retention91%
Value added

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

All schools in LondonSee the full area report for SE16 6AT