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Charters School

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

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location_onAscot, SL5 9QY

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,727

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Windsor and Maidenhead

#812 of 3,216 nationally

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Charters School is a Academy converter secondary school in Ascot, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Charters School is an academy converter in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CHARTERS SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,715 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51, placing the school #3 in Windsor and Maidenhead and #812 of 3,216 nationally. 57.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 53.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 25.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.13 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.4 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

57.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.7%

Entering EBacc41.00%

EBacc APS4.62

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41.10%

EBacc APS4.93

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS5.11

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.94

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.63

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS5.24

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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

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

159

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.9%

Achieving A*–A25.8%

Achieving A*–B53.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate98.7%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

160

Retention rate98.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

169

Retention rate98.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

176

Retention rate95.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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02 October 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2009-11-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2006-12-12

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

7.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(52 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 1,715 pupils. During this period, there were 125 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.3%, 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)	1,715	125	7.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,719	94	5.5%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,705	72	4.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,713	55	3.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,710	35	2.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,724	39	2.3%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,727	36	2.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,730	17	1.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,742	18	1.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,739	16	0.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,737	9	0.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,728	17	1.0%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,736	6	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,739	25	1.4%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,710	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,710	16	0.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,713	30	1.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,642	32	1.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,655	33	2.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,653	30	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,637	31	1.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,635	33	2.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,631	40	2.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,679	15	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,689	20	1.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,690	25	1.5%	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 76 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%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 agree32%

agree48%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree38%

agree44%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree31%

agree22%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable27%

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

yes19%

no81%

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

strongly agree22%

agree30%

disagree22%

strongly disagree22%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree42%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree52%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree52%

agree42%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree38%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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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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Newlands Girls' School

Holyport College

The Windsor Boys' School

Furze Platt Senior School

Churchmead Church of England (VA) School

Desborough College