BURFORD SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Oxfordshire, Burford

Education Centre Information: Burford School and Community College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Oxfordshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2012
Boarders: Boarding School
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1143
Number of boys: 616
Number of girls: 527
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Burford School is unique in being a comprehensive school, community college and having a boarding house. The school founded by Charter in 1571 and has been maintained continuously since that date. The present site was first used in 1949, when Burford Grammar School was enlarged, forming in effect Oxfordshire's first comprehensive' school. The school continues to be supported by its foundation and the school provides education for over 1100 girls and boys, including a large sixth form of more than 200 students. It has an extensive and spacious site, well provided with sports fields, tennis courts and a modern sports hall. The school also provides library, computer, music suites, technology workshops, science laboratories and specialist teaching rooms all combine in providing up to date facilities for its pupils well able to meet the changes and development needed in modern teaching. It enjoys considerable local support. There is collective feeling of pride for the school and enormous staff loyalty with a constant determination to further the well-being of all the pupils. The school aims to create the best working environment for all students and staff in order to allow effective teaching and learning to take place.