News & Events
Year 9 get stuck into Technology
The Technology Department held a Year 9 Intervention Day for those students who will be continuing their Technology education next... Read More
Farewell to Mrs Cooper
At the end of last term we bade farewell to Mrs Cooper, our long time Librarian at Burford School. ... Read More
Farewell to Year 11 & 13
It was an emotional day for our leavers on Friday 28 May. Our Year 11 students gathered in the quad ... Read More
Leavers’ Dinner for Boarders
On Saturday 22 May, the boarders and staff celebrated their Leavers’ Dinner together at the Boarding House. The student’s annual... Read More
New House Leadership Team
We are delighted to announce the students that will form the Boarding House Leadership Team of 2021-22. The application process... Read More
A Very Special Author Visit
On Tuesday 18 May, Ruby in Year 10 was delighted to sign a copy of her self–published poetry book,... Read More
Season Gets Off To A Galloping Start
At the beginning of May, our talented riders represented Burford in the NSEA/SEG National competitions. Amelia, in Year 8, competed... Read More
Reading Week 2021 Competitions
Mrs Cooper – School Librarian: Book Mark Competition We had a good number of entries for the Lower School Book... Read More
Reading Week 22 – 26 March
Reading Week got off to a great start with our Patrons of Reading launching the virtual event to all classes.... Read More
Virtual Q&A with Robert Courts MP
On Friday 26 March some Year 9 students were lucky enough to have a virtual talk from Robert Courts, our... Read More
Local MP impressed with arrangements
On Friday 29 January, the school was delighted to welcome our local MP, Robert Courts, for a socially distanced visit.... Read More
Q&A with England Cricket Legend
On Friday 29 January, our students were given the opportunity to put forward their questions to former England Cricket Captain,... Read More
Students Attend SINCE 9/11 Virtual Summit
SINCE 9/11 Virtual Student Summit On Thursday 10 December, sixteen Year 9 students participated in a Virtual Student Summit. The students... Read More
Busy Time At Boarding
The Boarders continue to deal with their lockdown in a mature and understanding way. They are immensely supportive of each... Read More
Students Compete Against The Clock
Year 12 students recently took part in the UK Senior Maths Challenge. This year the competition was held online... Read More
A Dream Opportunity
Congratulations to Abi in Year 10, who has been put forward by the Oxfordshire County Cricket Board for trials... Read More
Election of new Parent Governors
The recent parent governor election has now closed. We had a strong field of five candidates for two positions and... Read More
Christmas Book Fair
We will be holding a Scholastic Christmas Book Fair for two weeks from Tuesday 1 December – Monday 14 December. Please... Read More
Charter Day Celebrations
On Friday 20 November, we celebrated our 449th Birthday, an event at which we remember the founders of our school... Read More
Support for BTEC Enterprise Students
The Business and Enterprise Department would like to thank the following local businesses that have helped support the Year 10... Read More
Year 11 Careers Event goes online
During the week beginning 9 November the Year 11 students each undertook a virtual mock interview with a range of... Read More
Burford Equestrian Team
The team have been busy competing on behalf of the school since the lifting of lockdown at the beginning... Read More
On Your Bike!
This year, Burford has received a grant from West Oxfordshire District Council to purchase a number of restored bikes from... Read More
Food Glorious Food!
Students have been enjoying a new foodie experience with the opening of our satellite ‘Pod’, serving delicious hot/cold food and... Read More
A Lightbulb Moment!
Our Year 7 students have made an impressive start to their technology journey, creating these fantastic mood lights in... Read More
Students Make Sweet Music
The Music Department has been busy rehearsing in their ensembles, with students attending in their Year Group bubbles. They... Read More
Tenner Challenge Team Create A Buzz!
Congratulations to our Year 10 Tenner Challenge team: Daisy, Biba, Hannah, Neve & Campbell for winning the national... Read More
Students Go for Gold!
In August, thirteen Year 13 students completed their Gold DofE Expedition. As schools are currently not allowed to run residential... Read More
MP Impressed by School Safety Measures
On Friday 11 September, we welcomed our local MP, Robert Courts, to witness first-hand the control measures that have... Read More
Burford has a National Champion!
Our Equestrians have enjoyed great success since lockdown restrictions were lifted. In August, Sophie S, Courtney, Lottie W, Poppy C... Read More
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