Burnt Mill Academy

URN: 137694 • Harlow CM20 2NR

Overview

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Laura McGlashan (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01279300555
Website
Visit
Address
First Avenue, Harlow CM20 2NR

Summary

Burnt Mill Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Harlow, Essex, with a current enrolment of 951 students and a capacity of 1,200. The academy prides itself on fostering a supportive and friendly environment where students feel happy and safe, enabling them to thrive academically and socially. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, with many students choosing to stay until 5:00 pm to further their studies or engage in clubs.

The curriculum at Burnt Mill Academy is designed to inspire and challenge students, with a recent GCSE results report indicating that 73% of students achieved a standard pass in English. The academy also emphasizes the importance of career education, providing opportunities for students to engage with professionals through events like the London Careers Festival.

As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, Burnt Mill Academy is currently undergoing a significant rebuild, with a new teaching block expected to open in September 2025. This development aims to enhance the learning environment and further support the educational journey of its students.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BMAT EDUCATION
Capacity
1200
Pupils
951
Boys
417
Girls
534
FSM %
28.50
Open date
2011-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 951 417 534 1200 28.50
2024-09-11 987 431 556 1200 27.10
2023-09-11 1108 540 568 1200 22.70
2022-09-11 1108 540 568 1200 22.70
2021-09-11 1144 581 563 1200 20.70
2020-09-11 1114 550 564 1200 16.20

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