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Herschel Grammar School

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

personMs Joanne Rockall

corporate_fareTHE SCHELWOOD TRUST

location_onSlough, SL1 3BW

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,068

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Attainment 8

75.8

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Slough

#48 of 3,216 nationally

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Herschel Grammar School is a Academy converter secondary school in Slough, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Herschel Grammar School is an academy converter in Slough, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE SCHELWOOD TRUST. The school has approximately 1,056 pupils on roll, of whom 8% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 75.8, placing the school #4 in Slough and #48 of 3,216 nationally. 98.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 72.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 73.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 44.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.11 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.3 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

75.8

Grade 5+ E&M

98.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)72.2%

Entering EBacc78.00%

EBacc APS7.25

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

75.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82.50%

EBacc APS7.21

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

76.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS7.26

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS7.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.97

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS6.63

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS6.01

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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

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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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

-0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B+

Students

150

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*14.6%

Achieving A*–A44.6%

Achieving A*–B73.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate98.7%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

151

Retention rate99.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

159

Retention rate97.50%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

167

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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18 September 2012

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-09-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-05-08

None EIF

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

0.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.3%(3 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 1,056 pupils. During this period, there were 3 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,056	3	0.3%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,055	3	0.3%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,056	0	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,057	8	0.8%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,057	4	0.4%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,067	14	1.3%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,068	9	0.8%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,067	1	0.1%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,079	1	0.1%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,080	7	0.6%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,081	5	0.5%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,063	8	0.8%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,067	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,070	3	0.3%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,044	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,044	3	0.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,044	3	0.3%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	975	1	0.1%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	975	11	1.1%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	976	4	0.4%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	956	2	0.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	956	8	0.8%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	959	6	0.6%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	938	6	0.6%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	937	12	1.3%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	935	11	1.2%	3.1%

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

99.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree60%

agree31%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree41%

agree34%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree30%

agree16%

disagree6%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

not applicable39%

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.

strongly agree63%

agree29%

disagree6%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree31%

disagree7%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree53%

agree31%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree59%

agree36%

disagree1%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree67%

agree29%

disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree56%

agree29%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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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

Selective Admission (Grammar)

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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