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The Windsor Boys' School

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

personMr Sean Furness

corporate_fareWINDSOR LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onWindsor, SL4 5EH

language Visit Website phone 1753716060

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

959

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Windsor and Maidenhead

#1,241 of 3,216 nationally

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The Windsor Boys' School is a Academy converter secondary school in Windsor, serving ages 13-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Windsor Boys' School is an academy converter in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WINDSOR LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 990 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #4 in Windsor and Maidenhead and #1,241 of 3,216 nationally. 52.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 54.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 26.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.26 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.7 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

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

52.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.5%

Entering EBacc28.30%

EBacc APS4.3

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.50%

EBacc APS4.28

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.38

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.42

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.39

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

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

+0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.3%

Achieving A*–A26.2%

Achieving A*–B54.0%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.8%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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27 February 2018

Inspection Report

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04 March 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-02-27

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-08

None Legacy

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

12.6%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(49 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 990 pupils. During this period, there were 125 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.6%, which is above 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)	990	125	12.6%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	994	108	10.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	962	87	9.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	966	93	9.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	973	101	10.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	957	27	2.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	959	86	9.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	959	53	5.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	930	20	2.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	930	38	4.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	928	30	3.2%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	884	18	2.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	888	17	1.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	887	25	2.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	896	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	896	14	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	895	26	2.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	843	13	1.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	843	20	2.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	844	27	3.2%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	835	20	2.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	837	13	1.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	839	9	1.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	804	27	3.4%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	811	19	2.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	813	42	5.2%	3.1%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 40 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

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

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree22%

agree18%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

not applicable43%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree27%

agree28%

disagree23%

strongly disagree19%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree47%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree54%

agree41%

disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree75%

agree21%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree32%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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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

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

Furze Platt Senior School

Churchmead Church of England (VA) School

Desborough College