Burnt Mill Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Burnt Mill Academy
Address: First Avenue
Town/City: Harlow
County: Essex
Postcode: CM20 2NR
Telephone Number: 01279 300555
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Bmat Education
Sponsor: Bmat Education

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Ms Laura McGlashan
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 959 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.6%

Location and administration

URN: 137694
DfE Number: 881/4333
UKPRN: 10035847
UPRN: 100091443027
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Harlow (E07000073)
Constituency: Harlow (E14001267)
Electoral Ward: Netteswell (E05015687)

Easting & Northing: 545528E, 210790N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 46' 38.99" N 0° 6' 29.42" E
Plus Code: 9F32Q4G5+X7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Becky Farraway - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Kerry Hester - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 January 2029.
  • Dior Landreth Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Ms Laura McGlashan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Carol McKenzie - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2025.
  • Mr William Mombo - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Andrew Overton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 July 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Overton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2026.
  • Cherina Redman - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2029.
  • Neil Sampson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Vik Seeborun - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ira Street - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 January 2030.