Acland Burghley School
About Acland Burghley School
Acland Burghley School is a large, mixed secondary in Camden that is clearly in high demand. With 1,218 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,200, it is technically slightly over capacity, and the 2025/26 admissions data confirms this: the school received 654 applications for 175 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.74. Of those, 218 families put it as their first preference, and 156 first-preference offers were made, meaning roughly 72% of first-choice applicants secured a place. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for secondary schools (around 23-24%), reflecting the inner-London context. The school is non-religious and has no formal faith designation, which will appeal to families seeking a genuinely comprehensive, community-focused secondary. It also has a dedicated sixth form, so pupils can stay on post-16.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2023Latest monitoring visit (19 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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