Bacon's College
URN: 145313 • London SE16 6AT
Overview
- Name
- Bacon's College
- URN
- 145313
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Wilson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02072371928
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Timber Pond Road, London SE16 6AT
Summary
Bacon's College is a mixed secondary academy located in Southwark, London, with a current enrolment of 1,002 students and a capacity of 1,200. Founded in 1703 by Josiah Bacon, the school operates under the Church of England ethos, emphasizing high achievement within a supportive community grounded in Christian values. The college aims to enhance students' academic and personal development, preparing them for university and skilled employment.
The school offers a range of A Level and vocational subjects, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education tailored to their future aspirations. With a focus on individual care, Bacon's College strives to foster an environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.
Bacon's College actively engages with parents and the community, providing access to key information such as policies, governance, and exam results through its website. The school is committed to transparency and support, ensuring that families are well-informed about their children's education and opportunities for growth.
The school offers a range of A Level and vocational subjects, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education tailored to their future aspirations. With a focus on individual care, Bacon's College strives to foster an environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.
Bacon's College actively engages with parents and the community, providing access to key information such as policies, governance, and exam results through its website. The school is committed to transparency and support, ensuring that families are well-informed about their children's education and opportunities for growth.
Useful links
- SEND support (sen)
- Uniform & Personal Presentation (sen)
- Open Events & Tours (calendar)
- Visit us (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Course Guide & Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Diversity & Inclusion (other)
- Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Southwark
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1002
- Boys
- 554
- Girls
- 448
- FSM %
- 45.20
- Open date
- 2018-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1002 | 554 | 448 | 1200 | 45.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1026 | 569 | 457 | 1200 | 46.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 996 | 543 | 453 | 1200 | 47.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 996 | 543 | 453 | 1200 | 47.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 985 | 523 | 462 | 1200 | 44.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 980 | 495 | 485 | 1200 | 41.30 |
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