Bacon's College
Bacon's College is a secondary school in London for ages 11 to 19.
Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,025
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Faith
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Timber Pond Road, London, SE16 6AT
- Phone
- 02072 371928
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The college's values are Courage, Compassion, Respect, Faith and Integrity.
- Bacon's College is a fully inclusive Church of England academy open to students of all faiths and none.
- The college's mission is that every student is well educated, cared for and exhorted to achieve academic and personal excellence leading to university or skilled work and a fulfilled life.
Source: Bacon's College website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- Children living at a permanent address south of the River Thames with an SE or SW postcode are prioritised, closest first.
Source: Bacon's College website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- Students wanting the Wildcats Volleyball or Millwall programmes must be accepted separately into both the sports programme and the Sixth Form.
Source: Bacon's College website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 145313. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.