Bacon's College

A good academy sponsor led school in Southwark. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bacon's College.

London, SE166AT Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.1%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 June 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Timber Pond Road
London, SE166AT
Phone
2072371928
Website
baconscollege.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145313
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Timber Pond Road, London, SE16 6AT
Website
www.baconscollege.co.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,026
Free School Meals
51.5% (528 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
English Attainment 8:
11.0
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
Ebacc English:
98.8%
Ebacc Entry:
29.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.7%
Ebacc Languages:
43.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.40
Progress 8 Range:
0.18 to 0.63
University Progression:
69.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
62 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.1 (+20.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.5 (+12.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
29.7 (+10.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.4 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
57 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,026 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"THE BEST IN EVERYONE"

Courage Compassion Respect Faith Integrity

Bacon’s College is a Church of England School with a commitment to high achievement within a community of care, underpinned by Christian values. We are inclusive of all faiths, as well as none, and support unity between different religions, cultures and beliefs. We deliberately link the gospel of Christ with the daily life of the school through daily collective worship led by our College Chaplain.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal James Wilson, emphasising Bacon's College's inclusive Church of England ethos, commitment to high achievement and Education with Character.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Enrichment Offer Mediation Team Charity & Volunteering Whole School Reading Programme Performing Arts at Bacon's Sports Clubs & Teams The Brilliant Club King's Scholars Duke of Edinburgh Award Student Leadership & Council

Sports

Rugby

Facilities

Bacon's College & Community Sports Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Core Curriculum Education With Character Concepts Not Context Mastery Pace Plans Representation Entitlement Coherence Adaptability

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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