Burford School | |
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Address | |
Cheltenham Road Burford , Oxfordshire , OX18 4PL England | |
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Former name | Burford School |
Type | Academy |
Established | 1571 |
Founder | Simon Wysdom[1] |
Local authority | Oxfordshire |
Department for Education URN | 138289 Tables |
Chair of Governors | Matthew Willis |
Headteacher | Matthew Albrighton |
Years offered | 7-13 |
Years taught | 7-13 |
Gender | Coeducational |
Age range | 11-18 |
Enrolment | 1500 |
Hours in school day | 08:30-15:00 |
Campus size | 40 acres |
Houses | Falkland Heylin Warwick Wysdom |
Color(s) | Navy and white |
Slogan | The Best of Education |
Sports | Rugby union, hockey, football, netball, cricket, golf and tennis |
Publication | The Burfordian |
Alumni name | Old Burfordians |
Website | www |
Burford School is a co-educational academy day and state boarding school located in Burford, Oxfordshire, England. It is one of 40 state boarding schools in England.[2] The school was founded by the Burford Corporation as a grammar school in 1571 and moved to its current premises on Cheltenham Road in 1957. The original building on Lawrence Lane is now used as a boarding house.[3]