Head: David Harding
A competitive co-educational grammar school in Slough with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
111
39% of max
Applications
1,105
Offers Made
180
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
The school's Priority Area 1, Priority Area 2, and Priority Area 3
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Appeals must be lodged within 20 days of the allocation of places. Appeals are heard by an independent panel within 40 days.
Waiting List
Applicants who have not been allocated a place have their name added to the waiting list, which is ranked in order of eligibility. Each time an application is received and a new applicant child added, the list will be ranked again.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Slough Consortium
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 3 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two GL Assessment papers. Max score: 282 (2 × 141). Standardised scores with top ~35% qualifying.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
111
39% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
77.4
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
63%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.12
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 77.2 | 77.4 | +0.2 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 90% | 99% | +9pp |
| EBacc entry | 80% | 62% | -18pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
98%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
DfE breakdown, 2024/25
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
45.5avg points / entry
Average grade: A-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
79%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
77%
Higher Education
+9pp vs grammar avg
43%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
177 entries
100%
+5.6pp vs school
English Literature
177 entries
100%
+5.6pp vs school
Biology
170 entries
100%
+5.6pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
7 entries
0%
-94.4pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
95 entries
100%
+13.4pp vs school
Biology
80 entries
100%
+13.4pp vs school
Psychology
59 entries
100%
+13.4pp vs school
Watch list
Design and Technology (Product Design)
5 entries
0%
-86.6pp vs school
Religious Studies
5 entries
0%
-86.6pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Students should have a good GCSE profile, averaging a minimum average points score of 5.5 across the range of subjects studied. Grade 5 or above is required in English Language and Mathematics.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (79.7%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 18 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 28 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £307 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,694
Teaching Staff / pupil
£630
Educational Supplies / pupil
£303
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£1,378
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,051,769 · 903 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,458,393
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£56,975
Targeted funding for 53 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£203,788
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£35,358
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£12,548
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£243,628
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£152,754
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£57,617
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£74,336
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,274 / 1,270(100%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Students should have a good GCSE profile, averaging a minimum average points score of 5.5 across the range of subjects studied. Grade 5 or above is required in English Language and Mathematics.
1:16.4
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.16%
Qualified Teachers
2.93%
Absence Rate
2.6%
Persistent Absence
Modern facilities include science laboratories, ICT suites, library, sports hall, gymnasium, drama studio, music rooms, art rooms, design technology workshops, sixth form centre, and extensive playing fields.
Sports
Large sports hall, gymnasium, fitness suite, outdoor courts for tennis and netball, extensive playing fields for rugby, football, cricket and athletics, and access to local swimming facilities through partnerships.
STEM
Dedicated science laboratories for biology, chemistry and physics, multiple ICT suites with modern computers, design technology workshops including resistant materials and electronics facilities.
Arts
Drama studio with professional lighting and sound equipment, multiple music practice rooms and ensemble spaces, dedicated art rooms and pottery facilities.
Library
Well-resourced library with extensive book collection, study spaces, computers for research, and qualified librarian support. Open before and after school for independent study.
Capital Projects
Recent investments include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrades to ICT facilities, and improvements to sports facilities. Ongoing maintenance and upgrade programs ensure facilities remain modern and fit for purpose.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, participation in musical and drama productions, opportunities for service to the school and community, physical education, enrichment courses, fortnightly lecture series
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
musical and drama productions
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Year 9 History Department trip to Imperial War Museum Duxford, Year 9 Geography London investigation, various subject visits including Thames Barrier and Design Works Windsor
Community Service
opportunities for service to the school and community
Uniform
Full school uniform required including blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, dark grey trousers/skirt, black shoes. Sixth form have a smart dress code. PE kit includes school polo shirt and shorts/tracksuit.
School Meals
School has a canteen providing hot meals, sandwiches, and snacks. Students can pay by cash or cashless system. Free school meals available for eligible students.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with clear expectations. Students are expected to complete homework to a high standard and on time. The school provides a homework timetable and students use planners to record assignments. Support is available through homework clubs.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations, and clear boundaries. There is a house system that promotes positive behaviour through rewards and recognition. The school has clear consequences for inappropriate behaviour including detention and exclusion procedures.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off during school hours and kept in bags. They may only be used with specific permission from staff. Inappropriate use results in confiscation and parental collection.
SEND Provision
Extra time of up to 25% available for pupils with recognised special educational needs. Provision available for visually impaired children and other disabilities. EHCP processes supported.
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