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Wexham School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Lawrence Smith

location_onSlough, SL2 5QP

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,096

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Attainment 8

39.3

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Slough

#2,634 of 3,216 nationally

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Wexham School is a Community school secondary school in Slough, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Wexham School is a community school in Slough, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,188 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3, placing the school #13 in Slough and #2,634 of 3,216 nationally. 32.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 22.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 5.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.3× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

32.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.2%

Entering EBacc15.70%

EBacc APS3.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.83

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12.40%

EBacc APS3.07

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.81

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS2.82

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.3

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.86

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.17

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.7%

Achieving A*–A5.9%

Achieving A*–B22.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.1%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.57

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate89.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 May 2023

Inspection Report

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21 November 2017

Inspection Report

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27 April 2015

Inspection Report

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24 September 2013

Inspection Report

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30 May 2012

Inspection Report

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17 November 2010

Inspection Report

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27 April 2010

Inspection Report

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09 December 2008

Inspection Report

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06 December 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-11-21

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-09-24

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,188 pupils. During this period, there were 32 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,188	32	2.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,214	17	1.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,195	29	2.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,197	20	1.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,194	30	2.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,108	31	2.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,096	28	2.6%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,083	10	0.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	980	31	3.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	962	31	3.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	961	26	2.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	878	14	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	865	12	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	843	13	1.5%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	844	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	844	31	3.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	850	34	4.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	812	28	3.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	807	29	3.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	801	27	3.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	792	36	4.5%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	781	26	3.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	785	46	5.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	849	27	3.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	856	25	2.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	867	38	4.4%	3.1%	5

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

35.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree46%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree37%

agree39%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree28%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable28%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree50%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree58%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree50%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree7%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Herschel Grammar School

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