Burnham Grammar School
Slough, Buckinghamshire · SL1 7HG
AAB+ A-level
27.8%
9–7 GCSE
54.7%
Pupils
1,267
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Burnham Grammar School is a coeducational day grammar in Slough serving 1,267 pupils across ages 11–18. The school emphasises a values-driven approach centred on 'Embrace Challenge', fostering responsible learners and active citizens. With a strong pastoral structure and broad curriculum, it combines academic rigour with pastoral care and community engagement.
- →Selective grammar education with transparent entry at 11, 13, and 16
- →Strong pastoral house system and emphasis on wellbeing alongside academics
- →Accessible location in Slough with good transport links to London and the M25
Who thrives here
Pupils seeking a structured, values-driven grammar education where academic progress is balanced with pastoral support and broader personal development. Families valuing a day-school ethos with accessible sixth-form entry.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Hogfair Lane, Burnham
Slough, Buckinghamshire
SL1 7HG
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
How much does Burnham Grammar School cost?
Burnham Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Burnham Grammar School?
Burnham Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Burnham Grammar School's exam results?
At Burnham Grammar School, 27.8% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 54.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Burnham Grammar School a boarding school?
Burnham Grammar School is a day school in Slough and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and house system integration
✓Clear values-driven ethos ('Embrace Challenge') providing structure and purpose
✓Good support systems for transition (Y7 induction, explicit study skills teaching)
✓Accessible London commute for families in outer South East
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected limits independent assessment of quality
!Limited published data on sixth-form destinations and exam outcomes
!No evidence of elite music or sports scholarships/programmes for highly ambitious families