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Burnt Mill Academy

First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2NR
Part of: BMAT EDUCATION (Multi-academy trust)
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Burnt Mill Academy
Harlow, CM20 2NR
951 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
28.50% FSM %
417 Boys
534 Girls
About Burnt Mill Academy

Burnt Mill Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Harlow and the surrounding area in Essex. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the East of England region.

It has 951 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Laura McGlashan.

Information on Burnt Mill Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Harlow
Parliamentary Constituency Harlow
Ward Netteswell
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor BMAT EDUCATION
Opened 01-12-2011
UKPRN 10035847
URN 137694
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Overton Chair of Local Governing Body 11/07/2022 10/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Becky Farraway Local Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Guile Local Governor 01/10/2024 02/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kerry Hester Local Governor 29/01/2025 27/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Laura McGlashan Local Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Carol McKenzie Local Governor 05/07/2023 19/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Helena Mills Local Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr William Mombo Local Governor 27/04/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Cherina Redman Local Governor 29/01/2025 28/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Vik Seeborun Local Governor 08/07/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by trustees
Ira Street Local Governor 14/01/2026 13/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Alban's Catholic Academy
0.09 km • Harlow
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Freshwaters Primary Academy
0.52 km • Harlow
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Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
0.82 km • Harlow
Other
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
0.86 km • Harlow
Other
Harlow College
0.94 km • Harlow
Other
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
0.97 km • Harlow
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Burnt Mill Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Harlow, Essex.
Burnt Mill Academy has 951 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Burnt Mill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Burnt Mill Academy is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at Burnt Mill Academy is Ms Laura McGlashan.
Burnt Mill Academy is at First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2NR, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Burnt Mill Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Burnt Mill Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Ms Laura McGlashan
First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2NR
01279300555
www.burntmillacademy.org/
Location
CM20 2NR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137694
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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