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Churchmead Church of England (VA) School

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

personMr Chris Tomes

location_onSlough, SL3 9JQ

language Visit Website phone 1753211330

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

535

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Windsor and Maidenhead

#1,557 of 3,216 nationally

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Churchmead Church of England (VA) School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Slough, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Churchmead Church of England (VA) School is a voluntary aided school in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 666 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46, placing the school #6 in Windsor and Maidenhead and #1,557 of 3,216 nationally. 38.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 33.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.31 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.8 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

Grade 5+ E&M

38.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.1%

Entering EBacc50.40%

EBacc APS4

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36.40%

EBacc APS3.59

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS3.26

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.06

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.56

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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

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

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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

+0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.6%

Achieving A*–A11.3%

Achieving A*–B33.8%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered13

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	666	28	4.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	666	22	3.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	600	16	2.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	594	12	2.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	609	14	2.3%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	535	18	3.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	535	29	5.4%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	542	5	0.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	469	16	3.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	469	24	5.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	478	17	3.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	408	9	2.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	416	5	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	423	5	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	331	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	331	9	2.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	334	14	4.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	311	4	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	317	16	5.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	331	5	1.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	323	5	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	326	9	2.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	327	23	7.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	360	25	6.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	369	22	6.0%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	370	16	4.3%	3.1%	0

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

Faith Priority (Church of England)

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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