Burnham Grammar School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Burnham Grammar School
Address: Hogfair Lane, Burnham
Town/City: Slough
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: SL1 7HG
Telephone Number: 01628 604812
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Beeches Learning And Development Trust
Sponsor: Beeches Learning And Development Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr Andrew Gillespie
Capacity: 1078
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1262 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.3%

Location and administration

URN: 137564
DfE Number: 825/4051
UKPRN: 10035483
UPRN: 100081264714
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Beaconsfield (E14001082)
Electoral Ward: Burnham (E05015941)

Easting & Northing: 493590E, 182359N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 58.89" N 0° 39' 7.16" W
Plus Code: 9C3XG8MX+66

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Lucy Barrett - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Mr Donovan Borah - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
  • Matthew Conroy - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mrs Shirley Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
  • Dr Andrew Gillespie - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matt Gordon-Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • David Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mr Daljit Kalher - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2027.
  • Mrs Nina Matharu - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mr Ashish Mishra - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Mr Asad Parkar - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 February 2027.
  • Mrs Savita Rana - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2029.
  • Mr Joseph Rhymer - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 May 2027.
  • Mrs Cecile Searle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Witchell - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024. Term runs until 31 August 2028.