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Burnham Grammar School
BurnhamGS logo.png
Address
Hogfair Lane

Burnham
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SL1 7HG

Coordinates 51°31′56″N 0°39′08″W / 51.5323°N 0.6522°W / 51.5323; -0.6522
Information
Type Academy Grammar School
Motto Embracing Challenge
Established 1960
Local authority Academy
Specialist Science, maths and languages
Department for Education URN 137564 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Headteacher Andrew J Gillespie
Gender Mixed
Age 11 to 18
Enrolment 1247
Houses      Winton
     Roosevelt
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Colour(s) Yellow, red, blue and green (respectively)

Burnham Grammar School (BGS) is a school in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England. It is a grammar school, which means students usually take an exam to get in. The school is also co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls.

In October 2011, Burnham Grammar School became an academy. This means it gets funding directly from the government. It also has more freedom in how it runs. The school teaches students from ages 11 to 18. About 1250 students attended the school in the 2021/2022 school year.

Specialist School Status

In September 2004, the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) gave the school a special title. It became a specialist school for science. This meant it got extra funding to focus on science subjects. Later, it also became a specialist school for maths and languages.

School Leadership and Structure

The current headteacher of Burnham Grammar School is Andrew Gillespie. He became headteacher in January 2008. Before that, he was a science teacher at the school.

The school uses a "vertical tutoring system." This means that tutor groups have students from different age groups. For example, a tutor group might have students from Year 7 all the way up to Year 13. This helps older students mentor younger ones. It also creates a stronger sense of community.

Famous People Who Attended BGS

Many people who went to Burnham Grammar School have become well-known. Here are a few examples:

  • Mike Ashley: He is a successful businessman.
  • Jimmy Carr: He is a popular comedian.
  • Tracey Ullman: She is a talented actress, comedian, and writer.
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