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Cox Green School

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

personMr Daniel Edwards

corporate_fareCOX GREEN SCHOOL

location_onMaidenhead, SL6 3AX

language Visit Website phone 1628629415

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,162

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Attainment 8

45.9

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Windsor and Maidenhead

#1,579 of 3,216 nationally

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Cox Green School is a Academy converter secondary school in Maidenhead, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Cox Green School is an academy converter in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of COX GREEN SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,183 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing the school #7 in Windsor and Maidenhead and #1,579 of 3,216 nationally. 47.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 42.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.19 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 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

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

47.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.6%

Entering EBacc27.90%

EBacc APS3.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.90%

EBacc APS3.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.80

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.01

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.26

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.22

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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

93%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.1%

Achieving A*–A12.6%

Achieving A*–B42.0%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate98.2%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate97.90%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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20 September 2018

Inspection Report

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23 April 2015

Inspection Report

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15 July 2013

Inspection Report

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30 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-03-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-09-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-04-30

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(35 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 1,183 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, 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)	1,183	43	3.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,192	34	2.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,204	50	4.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,204	39	3.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,209	21	1.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,154	21	1.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,162	31	2.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,161	42	3.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,124	31	2.8%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,133	39	3.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,127	32	2.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,134	21	1.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,133	2	0.2%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,144	7	0.6%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,113	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,113	38	3.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,119	38	3.4%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,049	57	5.4%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,057	45	4.3%	3.8%	4
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,065	64	6.0%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,016	38	3.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,023	31	3.0%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,034	37	3.6%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	944	31	3.3%	3.0%	4
2016/17 (Spring term)	946	57	6.0%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	942	28	3.0%	3.1%	0

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 43 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 40 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 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.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

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

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree42%

disagree23%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree19%

agree49%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree31%

agree35%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

not applicable10%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree21%

agree24%

disagree30%

strongly disagree18%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree32%

agree42%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree43%

disagree20%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree46%

disagree23%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree45%

agree48%

disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree48%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree35%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

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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

Top Secondary Schools in Windsor and Maidenhead

Newlands Girls' School

Holyport College

Charters School

The Windsor Boys' School

Furze Platt Senior School

Churchmead Church of England (VA) School