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Windsor Girls' School

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

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corporate_fareWINDSOR LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onWindsor, SL4 3RT

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Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

778

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Attainment 8

45.7

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Windsor and Maidenhead

#1,615 of 3,216 nationally

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Windsor Girls' School is a Academy converter secondary school in Windsor, serving ages 13-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Windsor Girls' 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 795 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7, placing the school #8 in Windsor and Maidenhead and #1,615 of 3,216 nationally. 43.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 48.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

43.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.3%

Entering EBacc38.90%

EBacc APS4.03

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36.40%

EBacc APS4.33

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.55

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.22

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS4.66

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.96

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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)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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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

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.5%

Achieving A*–A21.2%

Achieving A*–B48.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate98.9%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.60%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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04 March 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-05-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-01-13

None EIF

Good

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

7.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(17 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 795 pupils. During this period, there were 59 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	795	59	7.4%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	798	58	7.3%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	806	51	6.3%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	810	46	5.7%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	804	59	7.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	765	26	3.4%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	778	47	6.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	775	45	5.8%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	760	33	4.3%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	769	22	2.9%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	774	30	3.9%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	774	13	1.7%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	775	3	0.4%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	772	30	3.9%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	775	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	775	22	2.8%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	771	16	2.1%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	696	9	1.3%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	692	16	2.3%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	693	8	1.2%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	674	6	0.9%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	681	1	0.1%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	686	7	1.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	709	4	0.6%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	711	6	0.8%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	714	12	1.7%	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 18 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 16 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

63.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

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

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree35%

disagree27%

strongly disagree17%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree15%

agree40%

disagree27%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree18%

agree22%

disagree21%

strongly disagree19%

don't know2%

not applicable19%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree10%

agree17%

disagree34%

strongly disagree37%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree20%

agree38%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree35%

disagree25%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree42%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree25%

agree59%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree32%

agree53%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree36%

disagree19%

strongly disagree15%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes53%

no47%

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Outstanding

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Good

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Good

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The Windsor Boys' School

Good

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Good

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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.

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