Burford School
Cheltenham Road, Burford, OX18 4PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burford School is a secondary school in Burford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 11th of 41 secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2014, report published 23 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils keenly come to school each day, knowing that staff want the very best for them. Across all year groups, pupils know the high expectations for both their and their friend's conduct. Should pupils have concerns or worries, they know that helpful support is available when needed. Pupils describe extra activities as one of their favourite parts of the school day. They look forward to their clubs with anticipation. The wide variety of clubs and activities on offer mean that there is something for everyone. This results in many pupils getting involved, whether they are beginners or experts. Teachers join in too, for example learning musical instruments with groups of pupils. This not only encourages participation but also shows the school's commitment to life-long learning. Sixth-form students value the help they receive from their teachers. They say that the sixth form allows them to follow their passions and study subjects that they like. As a result, they develop ambitious plans for their future. Sixth-form students are proud of their roles within the school such as leading cross-year-group activities or the school council. Younger pupils recognise the difference the school council makes and look forward to being role models for their peers when they are older.
What the school should improve
- Disadvantaged pupils do not always achieve as well as their peers across the curriculum and in examinations. Additionally, some of these pupils do not always gain as much from the wider personal development opportunities offered by the school. The school must monitor the impact of its initial developments in supporting disadvantaged pupils to achieve well.
- The quality of teaching and resources do not consistently support all pupils to learn as much as they can. This means that some pupils are not consistently learning the ambitious curriculum that has been put in place. The school must continue its work in ensuring teachers have the expertise they need to ensure all pupils achieve highly.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
245 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
97 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,452 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400
Schools near Burford School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Community College | 3 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | Attainment 8: 33.8 |
| The Henry Box School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.2 |
| The King's School | 7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 54.8 |
| Wood Green School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.2 |
| The Cotswold Academy | 8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BURFORD SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Albrighton
- Phone
- 01993823303
- Address
- Cheltenham Road, Burford, OX18 4PL
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 138289
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.