Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Acland Burghley School is a secondary school in Camden for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 88 schools in Camden. It ranks 3rd of 10 secondary schools in Camden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2018, report published 18 April 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Leaders have developed an inclusive community in which all pupils feel welcome. Staff know pupils very well, which ensures they are safe. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave well during lessons and around the school site. On the rare occasions when low-level disruption occurs, teachers use clear systems to address it. Pupils enjoy school. They are enthusiastic, happy and take pleasure in learning. Pupils take part in a range of wider opportunities in the school. These include clubs for creative writing, debating and coding. Students in the sixth form are encouraged to plan and deliver their own clubs for younger pupils in the school. Pupils take part in leadership opportunities, including the student council, the diversity group, and eco-warriors. There is a wide range of music and sporting opportunities. These include a variety of sports clubs and competitions, choirs and ensembles, and a partnership with a professional orchestra. Pupils have further opportunities to develop their characters through delivering assemblies. They also create podcasts and take part in regular in-class debates.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teaching does not check pupils' understanding and identify misconceptions consistently well. This means that, sometimes, pupils are not fully ready to learn new content and commit knowledge to their long-term memories. Leaders should develop the expertise of all teachers so that they consistently identify and address any gaps in pupils' understanding.
- On occasion, staff's expectations of pupils are not high, including in keeping all pupils attentive in lessons. As a result, some pupils do not demonstrate a consistently positive attitude to the quality of their work. Leaders should ensure that all staff have consistently high standards for the quality of work produced and support pupils to focus and concentrate.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
179 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
102 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,252 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Acland Burghley School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament Hill School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 57.1 |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 48.5 |
| William Ellis School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 48.2 |
| Lift Beacon High | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Nicholas John
- Phone
- 02074858515
- Address
- Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ
- Local authority
- Camden
- URN
- 100053
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.