Burntwood School

About Burntwood School

Burntwood School provides all students with a broad and ambitious curriculum, preparing our young people for the opportunities and challenges of the modern world. We are a unique community, and place great value on celebrating our differences as well as unlocking the talents of all students by fostering a sense of commitment, creativity, character and community.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Helen Shorrock

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 76 responses • 5.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

76.3% positive 23.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

88.1% positive 11.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

76.3% positive 17.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

81.6% positive 9.3% negative

My child does well at this school

84.2% positive 15.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 76 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

86.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

49.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.34

Progress 8

Above average

51.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

71.9%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

85.4% entered EBacc

41.1% achieved EBacc

253 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent education and facilities"

We've been really impressed with Burntwood School so far. The facilities are amazing, and the staff are all so supportive and enthusiastic. We particularly appreciate the emphasis on creativity, character, and community, which aligns with our values as a family.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Nalini D

Parent Feb 20, 2022

4.0

"Good but some areas for improvement"

We're generally happy with Burntwood School, but we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and provide regular updates on our child's progress. The facilities are great, and the staff are friendly, but we've had some issues with communication that have been frustrating.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rupert M

Parent Dec 15, 2021

5.0

"A truly special community"

We were at Burntwood School for three years, and it was an amazing experience for our daughter. The school's commitment to the rights of the child and its Unicef Gold Rights Respecting status really stood out to us, and we felt that our daughter thrived in a supportive and aspirational environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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