Burnt Mill Academy

About Burnt Mill Academy

Burnt Mill Academy is an academy converter in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 951 pupils on roll. It is part of BMAT EDUCATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 (2025/26). 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

951 / 1,200 (79%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 February 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NR

Phone

01279300555

Head Teacher

Laura McGlashan

Website

http://www.burntmillacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Burnt Mill Academy?

Burnt Mill Academy is an academy converter in Harlow, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Burnt Mill Academy have?

Burnt Mill Academy has 951 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Burnt Mill Academy's Ofsted rating?

Burnt Mill Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).

How does Burnt Mill Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Burnt Mill Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 in 2025/26.

Is Burnt Mill Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Burnt Mill Academy is part of BMAT EDUCATION.

Where is Burnt Mill Academy?

Burnt Mill Academy is located at First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NR.