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Burnham Grammar School

Slough, Buckinghamshire · SL1 7HG

AAB+ A-level

27.8%

9–7 GCSE

54.7%

Pupils

1,267

Inspection

Not yet inspected

School website

Burnham Grammar School is a coeducational day grammar in Slough serving 1,267 pupils across ages 11–18. The school emphasises a values-driven approach centred on 'Embrace Challenge', fostering responsible learners and active citizens. With a strong pastoral structure and broad curriculum, it combines academic rigour with pastoral care and community engagement.

  • →Selective grammar education with transparent entry at 11, 13, and 16
  • →Strong pastoral house system and emphasis on wellbeing alongside academics
  • →Accessible location in Slough with good transport links to London and the M25

Who thrives here

Pupils seeking a structured, values-driven grammar education where academic progress is balanced with pastoral support and broader personal development. Families valuing a day-school ethos with accessible sixth-form entry.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports50th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers100th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeGrammar · Day
Number of pupils1,267
Age range11–11
GenderCo-educational
FeesFree (state grammar)
Settingsuburban
LocationWell-served by rail (Great Western Railway to London) and bus routes; good car access via M4 and local roads. School likely serves Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and West London pupils.

Contact & visit

Hogfair Lane, Burnham

Slough, Buckinghamshire

SL1 7HG

www.burnhamgrammar.org.uk
01628604812
Dr Andrew Gillespie, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Slough12 min
West Drayton8 min
Slough Bus Station5 min

Recent investment

✓PE and sports facilities upgrade (ongoing)

Frequently asked questions

How much does Burnham Grammar School cost?

Burnham Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.

How do you get into Burnham Grammar School?

Burnham Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Burnham Grammar School's exam results?

At Burnham Grammar School, 27.8% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 54.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Burnham Grammar School a boarding school?

Burnham Grammar School is a day school in Slough and does not offer boarding.

Further reading

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Strong pastoral care and house system integration

✓Clear values-driven ethos ('Embrace Challenge') providing structure and purpose

✓Good support systems for transition (Y7 induction, explicit study skills teaching)

✓Accessible London commute for families in outer South East

Common concerns

!Not yet Ofsted-inspected limits independent assessment of quality

!Limited published data on sixth-form destinations and exam outcomes

!No evidence of elite music or sports scholarships/programmes for highly ambitious families