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
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.
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.
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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
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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