Burford School
URN: 138289 • Burford OX18 4PL
Overview
- Name
- Burford School
- URN
- 138289
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BURFORD SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Albrighton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01993823303
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cheltenham Road, Burford OX18 4PL
Summary
Burford School, located in Burford, Oxfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a rich history of over 450 years in providing quality education. Catering to students aged 11 to 18, the school emphasizes academic excellence, consistently achieving results above both national and local averages. A significant number of students progress to prestigious universities, including Oxbridge, and secure competitive apprenticeships.
The school offers a diverse curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. With over 35 clubs and activities available, students are encouraged to develop skills such as resilience, problem-solving, and communication. The Burford Institute of Music and Athletic Foundation further supports students in their pursuits outside the classroom.
Burford School prioritises student well-being through a dedicated pastoral team that ensures all learners receive the support they need to thrive. Set in 40 acres of Cotswold countryside, the school fosters a strong sense of community and traditional values, preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to gain a deeper understanding of its ethos and offerings.
The school offers a diverse curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. With over 35 clubs and activities available, students are encouraged to develop skills such as resilience, problem-solving, and communication. The Burford Institute of Music and Athletic Foundation further supports students in their pursuits outside the classroom.
Burford School prioritises student well-being through a dedicated pastoral team that ensures all learners receive the support they need to thrive. Set in 40 acres of Cotswold countryside, the school fosters a strong sense of community and traditional values, preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to gain a deeper understanding of its ethos and offerings.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Reserve your space SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING Thursday 6 November 2025 Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday 6 November 2025 Book your tickets EVENT Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening to explore&n (sen)
- Senior Boarding (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Ed:gen Parent Guide (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BURFORD SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1443
- Boys
- 691
- Girls
- 752
- FSM %
- 12.60
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1443 | 691 | 752 | 1400 | 12.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1461 | 723 | 738 | 1400 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1470 | 720 | 750 | 1400 | 8.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1470 | 720 | 750 | 1400 | 8.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1441 | 688 | 753 | 1284 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1410 | 682 | 728 | 1284 | 6.60 |
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