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What is Burnt Mill Academy's Ofsted rating?

Burnt Mill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

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Burnt Mill Academy is located in Harlow, Essex, East of England, CM20 2NR.

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Burnt Mill Academy serves students aged 11 to 16.

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Burnt Mill Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Burnt Mill Academy

Burnt Mill Academy is a secondary academy in Harlow, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Burnt Mill Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.21 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.6, 62% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.

The school has 534 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 31.1%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.4%.

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OfstedGood · 2023Progress 8-0.21Attendance91.6%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Burnt Mill Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 11–16
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Sixth form: No (to 16)
Size: 534 pupils
SEN support: 16% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Families wanting a smaller school — 534 pupils on roll.

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 30/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality34/100

Transport access29/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

GCSE Results at Burnt Mill Academy

Burnt Mill Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.21, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.

The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.

62% of students at Burnt Mill Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.

Attendance at Burnt Mill Academy

Burnt Mill Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.4%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Burnt Mill Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Burnt Mill Academy is 31.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Burnt Mill Academy

Burnt Mill Academy has 534 pupils on roll.

29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Burnt Mill Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Burnt Mill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Burnt Mill Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Burnt Mill Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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