Head: Oliver King
A highly competitive co-educational grammar school in Slough with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
111
39% of max
Cutoff Score
119
42% of max
Distance Cutoff
2.97 mi
Applications
1,382
Offers Made
163
Score Only
Places offered purely on test score. Location does not matter.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Appeals are heard by the Independent Appeals Panel within 30 school days from receipt of the completed appeal form.
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
Open Evening
Head's speeches will take place at 16:30, 17:10, 17:50 & 18:30. No booking required.
31 Aug 2026
4:00am
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
79.7
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
99%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
98%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.80
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
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 | 79.9 | 79.7 | -0.2 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 99% | -1pp |
| EBacc entry | 100% | 98% | -2pp |
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.
99%
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
43.1avg points / entry
Average grade: B+
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
79%
Higher Education
+11pp vs grammar avg
71%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
165 entries
100%
+11.5pp vs school
English Language
165 entries
100%
+11.5pp vs school
English Literature
164 entries
100%
+11.5pp vs school
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Other Modern Languages
6 entries
0%
-88.5pp vs school
Combined Science
7 entries
0%
-88.5pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
62 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Psychology
45 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Physics
40 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Subject-specific requirements vary, typically grade 6 or 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (81.8%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 17 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 24 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≈ £256 (-4%) 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.
£3,619
Teaching Staff / pupil
£439
Educational Supplies / pupil
£141
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£1,233
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: £5,598,828 · 824 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
£4,981,825
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£82,775
Targeted funding for 77 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£230,892
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£18,525
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£7,939
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£263,739
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£152,754
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£54,232
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£69,887
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,166 / 1,115(105%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Subject-specific requirements vary, typically grade 6 or 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level.
1:20.8
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.58%
Absence Rate
3.95%
Persistent Absence
Cycle sheds available on school premises
Sports
Cycle sheds available on school premises
STEM
Multiple science laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, several ICT suites with modern computers, technology workshops for design and technology including resistant materials and food technology areas.
Arts
Drama studio, music practice rooms, recording facilities, art studios with specialist equipment, and performance spaces for concerts and productions.
Library
Well-resourced library with extensive book collection, study areas, computer access, and quiet spaces for independent learning. Open before school, during breaks, and after school.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
School orchestra, choir, jazz band, wind ensemble, annual musical productions, concerts, and drama performances throughout the year.
Clubs & Societies
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Trips & Exchanges
Regular subject-specific trips including geography field trips, history visits, science museums, theatre trips, and occasional foreign exchanges. Residential trips are organized for various year groups.
Community Service
Students participate in charitable fundraising activities, local community projects, and volunteer opportunities as part of their personal development.
Uniform
Boys: Navy blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers, black shoes, navy jumper (optional). Girls: Navy blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, navy skirt or grey trousers, black shoes, navy jumper (optional). PE kit: Navy shorts/skirt, white polo shirt, navy hoodie, trainers.
School Meals
Cashless catering system. School no longer accepts cash or cheques. Payment through ParentPay system.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations varying by year group. Students are expected to complete approximately 1-2 hours per night in Years 7-9, increasing to 2-3 hours in Years 10-11, and more in the Sixth Form. Homework diaries are used to track assignments and parents are encouraged to monitor completion.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations, and clear boundaries. A house point system rewards good behaviour and achievement. Sanctions include detentions, isolation, and in serious cases, exclusion. The policy emphasizes personal responsibility and preparing students to be good citizens.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight during the school day. Phones may only be used with explicit permission from staff. Confiscation occurs if phones are seen or heard during lessons or around the school site.
SEND Provision
Extra time may be available for pupils with special educational needs - up to 25% for each paper. Must be requested in advance with professionally supported evidence.
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Private coach services from: Hanger Lane/Perivale/Northolt/Hillingdon/Iver (Commonwealth Coaches), Ealing/Osterley/Hounslow areas (multiple providers), Bracknell/Ascot/Virginia Water (Fargo Coaches)
Nearest Station: Slough station
Transport Info
School is approximately a 20-minute walk from Slough station. Several public service bus routes stop within walking distance. Private coach and minibus services available from various areas including Bracknell, Ealing, Hounslow, Uxbridge areas.
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