What did Ofsted judge Bacon's College's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Bacon's College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Bacon's College?

Bacon's College has 1,025 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bacon's College take?

Bacon's College admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Bacon's College located?

Bacon's College is located in London, SE16 6AT, Southwark.

How do I apply to Bacon's College?

Bacon's College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Bacon's College have a religious character?

Yes — Bacon's College has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Bacon's College?

When Bacon's College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Siblings — Children who, on the date of their proposed admission, will have a sibling who will then be a pupil at Bacon's College; 3. Staff children — Children of qualifying members of staff (including children who are adopted or formally fostered), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If after applying the process set out above there are more candidates than there are places and it is not possible to differentiate between them on the basis of the criteria at 1 to 5 and in the event that any applicants live equidistant from the College, applicants will be chosen at random by a person independent of the College.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bacon's College?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25% of pupils at Bacon's College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bacon's College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children
2Siblings — Children who, on the date of their proposed admission, will have a sibling who will then be a pupil at Bacon's College
3Staff children — Children of qualifying members of staff (including children who are adopted or formally fostered)
4Proximity - South of the Thames (SE/SW postcode) — Children living at a permanent address south of the River Thames with a South East London (SE) or South West London (SW) postcode on the basis of their proximity to the College – closest first. The distance from each applicant's home to the main entrance of the College is measured using the shortest straight line route
5Proximity - other postal areas — Children living in any other postal area on the basis of their proximity to the College – closest first. The distance from each applicant's home to the main entrance of the College is measured using the shortest straight line route

If two applications tie: If after applying the process set out above there are more candidates than there are places and it is not possible to differentiate between them on the basis of the criteria at 1 to 5 and in the event that any applicants live equidistant from the College, applicants will be chosen at random by a person independent of the College.

Places allocated after children with an EHCP or statement of special educational needs. Document states this is a summary; full criteria available on request from the academy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Bacon's College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bacon's College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bacon's College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bacon's College?: Bacon's College has 1,025 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bacon's College take?: Bacon's College admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Bacon's College located?: Bacon's College is located in London, SE16 6AT, Southwark.
How do I apply to Bacon's College?: Bacon's College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Bacon's College have a religious character?: Yes — Bacon's College has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bacon's College?: When Bacon's College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Siblings — Children who, on the date of their proposed admission, will have a sibling who will then be a pupil at Bacon's College; 3. Staff children — Children of qualifying members of staff (including children who are adopted or formally fostered), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If after applying the process set out above there are more candidates than there are places and it is not possible to differentiate between them on the basis of the criteria at 1 to 5 and in the event that any applicants live equidistant from the College, applicants will be chosen at random by a person independent of the College.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bacon's College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25% of pupils at Bacon's College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bacon's College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children
2Siblings — Children who, on the date of their proposed admission, will have a sibling who will then be a pupil at Bacon's College
3Staff children — Children of qualifying members of staff (including children who are adopted or formally fostered)
4Proximity - South of the Thames (SE/SW postcode) — Children living at a permanent address south of the River Thames with a South East London (SE) or South West London (SW) postcode on the basis of their proximity to the College – closest first. The distance from each applicant's home to the main entrance of the College is measured using the shortest straight line route
5Proximity - other postal areas — Children living in any other postal area on the basis of their proximity to the College – closest first. The distance from each applicant's home to the main entrance of the College is measured using the shortest straight line route

Places allocated after children with an EHCP or statement of special educational needs. Document states this is a summary; full criteria available on request from the academy.

Bacon's College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Bacon's College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Bacon's College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bacon's College?: Bacon's College has 1,025 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bacon's College take?: Bacon's College admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Bacon's College located?: Bacon's College is located in London, SE16 6AT, Southwark.
How do I apply to Bacon's College?: Bacon's College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Bacon's College have a religious character?: Yes — Bacon's College has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bacon's College?: When Bacon's College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Siblings — Children who, on the date of their proposed admission, will have a sibling who will then be a pupil at Bacon's College; 3. Staff children — Children of qualifying members of staff (including children who are adopted or formally fostered), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If after applying the process set out above there are more candidates than there are places and it is not possible to differentiate between them on the basis of the criteria at 1 to 5 and in the event that any applicants live equidistant from the College, applicants will be chosen at random by a person independent of the College.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bacon's College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25% of pupils at Bacon's College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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