Open Other Secondary Mixed

Burnham Grammar School

Hogfair Lane, Slough, SL1 7HG
Part of: BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Burnham Grammar School
Slough, SL1 7HG
1,271 Pupils
1,078 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
12.90% FSM %
698 Boys
573 Girls
About Burnham Grammar School

Burnham Grammar School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Slough, Buckinghamshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,271 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,078. Current headteacher: Andrew Gillespie.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Buckinghamshire
Region South East
Administrative District Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary Constituency Beaconsfield
Ward Burnham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor BEECHES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Opened 01-10-2011
UKPRN 10035483
URN 137564
Data Last Updated 09-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Cecile Searle Chair of Local Governing Body 17/01/2024 16/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison Witchell Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 N/A
Mrs Steph Banks Local Governor 17/12/2024 16/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Gursharan Bansel Local Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Lucy Barrett Local Governor 02/05/2024 01/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Emily Farrell Local Governor 16/11/2022 15/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Shirley Foster Local Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Andrew Gillespie Local Governor 01/10/2011 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Matt Gordon-Smith Local Governor 05/10/2023 04/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alishaan Hanif Local Governor 03/05/2024 02/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Daljit Kalher Local Governor 10/10/2023 09/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Asad Parkar Local Governor 23/02/2023 22/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Priory School
0.57 km • Slough
Other
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
0.63 km • Slough
Other
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
0.73 km • Burnham
Other
Haybrook College
0.88 km • Slough
Other
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
0.95 km • Slough
Other
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
1.12 km •
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Burnham Grammar School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Slough, Buckinghamshire.
Burnham Grammar School has 1,271 pupils, with a capacity of 1,078.
Burnham Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Burnham Grammar School is: Selective.
The Headteacher at Burnham Grammar School is Dr Andrew Gillespie.
Burnham Grammar School is at Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7HG, in the Buckinghamshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Burnham Grammar School: Has a sixth form.
Burnham Grammar School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Andrew Gillespie
Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7HG
01628604812
www.burnhamgrammar.org.uk
Location
SL1 7HG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137564
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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