Classpot

Burford School

West Oxfordshire, OX18 4PLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
+0.21
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
257 1st-choice / 232 places
Ranking
#1,065
of 3,141 nationally

About Burford School

Burford School enjoys strong backing from its families. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, 80% of the 20 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That confidence is reflected in the school's popularity: for entry in 2025/26, Burford received 515 applications for 232 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2. 22. Of those, 257 families put it as their first preference, and 228 first-preference offers were made. Parents reported particularly high satisfaction with their children's happiness and safety, with 80% strongly agreeing that their child is happy and 90% strongly agreeing or agreeing that their child feels safe. The school's leadership was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023, and the school as a whole was judged to remain Good.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCheltenham Road, Burford, West Oxfordshire, OX18 4PL
HeadteacherMatthew Albrighton
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils1,443
Free School Meals (FSM)12.6%
School Capacity1,443 / 1,400 (103% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school

The full report on this school

What 20 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Burford School

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