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Newlands Girls' School

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

personMiss Jo Capon

corporate_fareNEWLANDS GIRLS' SCHOOL

location_onMaidenhead, SL6 5JB

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,156

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Attainment 8

55.6

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Windsor and Maidenhead

#428 of 3,216 nationally

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Newlands Girls' School is a Academy converter secondary school in Maidenhead, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Newlands Girls' 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 NEWLANDS GIRLS' SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,242 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.6, placing the school #1 in Windsor and Maidenhead and #428 of 3,216 nationally. 64.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 28.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 28 A-level subjects. 46.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

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

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.4 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

55.6

Grade 5+ E&M

64.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)28.4%

Entering EBacc76.60%

EBacc APS5.3

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82.80%

EBacc APS5.62

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS5.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS5.61

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS5.65

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS5.23

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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

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

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

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

104

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.6%

Achieving A*–A20.8%

Achieving A*–B46.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate98.1%

A-level subjects offered28

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

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 rate94.60%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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09 October 2018

Inspection Report

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23 January 2018

Inspection Report

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18 October 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-10-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-01-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-10-02

None Legacy

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

0.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.3%(4 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 1,242 pupils. During this period, there were 4 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)	1,242	4	0.3%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,241	5	0.4%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,198	10	0.8%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,200	5	0.4%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,198	7	0.6%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,158	5	0.4%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,156	4	0.3%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,158	0	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,162	4	0.3%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,165	17	1.5%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,169	4	0.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,185	9	0.8%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,185	2	0.2%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,196	6	0.5%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,150	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,150	1	0.1%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,157	3	0.3%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,157	1	0.1%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,152	12	1.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,158	1	0.1%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,152	11	1.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,163	6	0.5%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,162	2	0.2%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,158	2	0.2%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,158	5	0.4%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,162	4	0.3%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 14 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 10 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing 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.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree60%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree33%

agree45%

disagree16%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree36%

agree19%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

not applicable35%

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

yes16%

no84%

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

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree38%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree59%

agree37%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree67%

agree29%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree52%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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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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