Burnham Grammar School on Hogfair Lane admits children through the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, where a score of 121 qualifies them for consideration. It has 180 Year 7 places for September 2027, offered in the order set out in its admissions policy. Dr Khan Tuition, 0.3 miles away at 36 High Street, prepares children for the test.
| Address | Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mixed, 11–18, selective academy with a sixth form |
| Year 7 places | 180 (September 2027) |
| Sixth-form places for students from other schools | Around 40 (September 2027) |
| Ofsted | Good (last inspected 6 December 2022) |
| Who runs admissions | Buckinghamshire Council for Years 7 to 9; the school for Years 10 and 12 |
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, set by GL Assessment: two multiple-choice papers taken at the start of Year 6. Our Bucks 11+ guide explains the papers, the practice test and familiarisation materials in detail.
A Secondary Transfer Test Score of 121 or more means a child qualifies for consideration at any Buckinghamshire grammar school. Qualifying isn't the same as being offered a place here, though. If more qualified children apply than there are places, the school's oversubscription criteria decide who is offered one.
How we prepare
Dr Khan Tuition is an independent tuition centre and isn't connected with Burnham Grammar School.
This guide is written as a neighbour, not an insider. Everything here comes from Buckinghamshire Council and the school's own published documents, which are linked at the end. Policies change each year, so always check the latest versions before you apply.
Every session follows a structured plan targeting your child's specific knowledge gaps, not random revision.
Individual 1-to-1 tuition is available. Your child gets real, focused attention, not lost in a classroom of 30.
Parents receive weekly progress updates. You always know exactly where your child stands.
For September 2027 entry, the school's admissions policy sets out the order below. This is our summary, not the policy itself, so please read the full document.
If two children can't be separated within a category, the one living closer to the nearest school gate, measured in a straight line using Buckinghamshire Council's method, is offered the place first. If that still doesn't separate them, places are decided by independent random selection.
The policy for September 2028 entry hasn't been published yet. When it is, check whether the order or any of the details have changed.
Buckinghamshire Council's timeline covers children born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017. So far it gives months rather than exact days.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Register for the test (if your child isn't at a Bucks state primary) | May to June 2027 |
| Home-address cut-off for most grammar schools | 1 September 2027 |
| Practice test and Secondary Transfer Test | Early September 2027 |
| Results | Mid-October 2027 |
| Application to your home council | By 31 October 2027 |
We'll add exact days here once the council publishes them.
Children at Bucks state primaries, such as St Peter's CofE Primary or Lent Rise School near our centre, are entered for the test automatically. Children at Slough-borough primaries, including Our Lady of Peace, Priory, Lynch Hill, Cippenham and Claycots, aren't, so their families must register. The same applies to Maidenhead children. There's no separate rule for out-of-county applicants: they register for testing with Buckinghamshire Council, name the school on their own council's application form, and are considered under the same criteria, usually the last category unless an earlier one applies. Our pages for Cippenham, Britwell and Haymill families and Maidenhead families explain the local options.
Burnham Grammar has around 40 places in Year 12 for students joining from other schools, and the policy says more may be admitted once internal numbers are known. Under the 2027 policy, applicants need 46 points from their best eight GCSEs, including at least grade 5 in English and maths. Our A-Level tuition supports students in the run-up to sixth form.
We don't promise outcomes; no tutor honestly can. Lessons can be 1-to-1, and our 11+ tuition page compares the Bucks and Slough tests.
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Local to Burnham
Burnham Grammar's catchment area is defined in Buckinghamshire's admissions scheme, and Buckinghamshire Council's school directory links to a catchment map. Under the 2027 policy, catchment residence counts from 1 September of the year before entry. For most Bucks grammar schools, the home address used for the main allocation is the one on 1 September of the test year, so 1 September 2027 for September 2028 entry, but check the school's own policy for its exact rule.
Getting started
Three simple steps to begin your child's journey.
A free 30-minute session to understand your child's current level.
Within 48 hours, you receive a structured plan showing exactly what your child needs to work on.
Weekly classes begin. You receive progress updates every step of the way.
Common questions
Sources: Buckinghamshire Council school directory: Burnham Grammar School; Burnham Grammar School: BGS Admissions; Burnham Grammar School: policies (Admissions Policy 2027); Buckinghamshire Council: Timeline for 2028 entry; Buckinghamshire Council: grammar schools and the Secondary Transfer Test; The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools: FAQs. Last checked: Oct 2026.
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