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Acland Burghley School

Camden, NW5 1UJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
-0.30
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
218 1st-choice / 175 places
Ranking
#2,237
of 3,141 nationally

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

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBurghley Road, London, Camden, NW5 1UJ
HeadteacherNicholas John
Local AuthorityCamden
Number of Pupils1,218
Free School Meals (FSM)36.5%
School Capacity1,218 / 1,200 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Science LabsLibrarySixth Form CentreAstro TurfTennis CourtsMusic RoomsArt StudiosTheatrePlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballBasketballNetballRugbyCross CountryCricketRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DebateScience ClubGardeningEco ClubNewspaperDramaDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Acland Burghley School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.