Burntwood School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Burntwood School is a secondary school in Wandsworth for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 7th of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 May 2016, report published 24 June 2016

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

245 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.4

49.4, 3.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths49.4%

49.4%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths71.8%

71.8%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc85.3%

85.3%, 44.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.70

4.70, 0.61 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

186 students

Average point score per A level entry27.10

27.10, 7.9 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,462 pupils on roll, with places for 1,965

Eligible for free school meals30.7%

30.7%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language58.1%

58.1%, 36.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Burntwood School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ernest Bevin Academy	0.5 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Attainment 8: 44.6
Al Risalah Secondary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 55.3
Al Risalah Boys' School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 53.6
Southfields Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 49.4
Chestnut Grove Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 55.1

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BURNTWOOD TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Girls
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Shorrock
Phone: 02089466201
Website: burntwoodschool.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ
Local authority: Wandsworth
URN: 139842

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.