Wexham School
Wexham School is a community school in Slough for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 1,212 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Wexham School is Good, from an inspection in July 2023. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 42.6, and 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2023. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Norway Drive Slough Berkshire SL2 5QP |
| Phone | 01753526797 |
| Reference Number | 110078 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1212 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.79%
Girls: 45.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 81 | 181 |
| 8 | 112 | 62 | 174 |
| 9 | 141 | 93 | 234 |
| 10 | 112 | 100 | 212 |
| 11 | 100 | 110 | 210 |
| 12 | 67 | 51 | 118 |
| 13 | 32 | 51 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Mixed, Other | 31% |
| Pakistani | 24.5% |
| Indian | 9.6% |
| White, British | 9.2% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| African | 5.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
Wexham School has been assessed as a good school during its recent inspection, maintaining its strong performance since the last grading in 2017. It fosters a friendly and inclusive environment, catering to a diverse student population, many of whom join for a fresh start after facing challenges in other schools. The school emphasizes high expectations for all students and provides a broad curriculum that supports literacy development, particularly among those with special educational needs. There is a strong sense of community, where relationships between students and staff contribute to a positive learning atmosphere.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Apr 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive culture welcoming diverse backgrounds
- Strong support for students with special educational needs
- Ambitious curriculum that promotes literacy and language learning
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
- High levels of student participation in clubs and extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in some subjects
- Leadership instability affecting high expectations in certain areas
- New assessment approaches not fully embedded across all subjects
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.45 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 25.73 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| From another Local Authority | 23 | 8 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Wexham Court Primary School
Church Lane, Wexham, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 6LU |
0.22 miles |
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St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QR |
0.54 miles |
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Khalsa Primary School
Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QR |
0.63 miles |
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Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Fernside, Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5FF |
0.81 miles |
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Willow Primary School
Fernside Off Wexham Rd, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5FF |
0.82 miles |
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Lea Nursery School
Fernside, Slough, SL2 5FF |
0.83 miles |
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Sikh Heritage Girls School
Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdwara, Middle Green, Slough, SL3 6BS |
1.07 miles |
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James Elliman Academy
Elliman Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5BA |
1.13 miles |
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Littledown School
Queens Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3QW |
1.22 miles |
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St Bernard's Preparatory School
Hawtrey Close, Slough, SL1 1TB |
1.32 miles |
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The Godolphin Junior Academy
Oatlands Drive, The Godolphin Junior Academy, Slough, SL1 3HS |
1.57 miles |
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Baylis Court Nursery School
Oatlands Drive, Slough, SL1 3HS |
1.59 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Yew Tree Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2AR |
1.6 miles |
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The Stoke Poges School
Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4LN |
1.61 miles |
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Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Penn Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1PH |
1.62 miles |
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Phoenix Infant Academy
Warrington Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BQ |
1.65 miles |
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Ryvers School
Trelawney Avenue, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7TS |
1.67 miles |
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The Langley Academy Primary
Langley Road, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7EF |
1.77 miles |
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Slough Centre Nursery School
Buckingham Avenue East, Slough, SL1 3EA |
1.83 miles |
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St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Church Road, Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire, SL2 3AW |
1.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic High School
Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW |
0.79 miles |
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Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Stoke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5AY |
0.79 miles |
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Pioneer Secondary Academy
Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QB |
1.43 miles |
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St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
1 Langley Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7AF |
1.43 miles |
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Baylis Court School
Gloucester Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3AH |
1.52 miles |
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Upton Court Grammar School
Lascelles Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7PR |
1.58 miles |
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Langley Hall Arts Academy
4 Waterside Court, Waterside Drive, Langley, Berkshire, SL3 6EZ |
1.6 miles |
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International School of Creative Arts
London Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8BQ |
1.65 miles |
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Teikyo School UK
Fulmer Grange, Framewood Road, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QS |
1.68 miles |
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Herschel Grammar School
Northampton Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BW |
1.73 miles |
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The Langley Academy
Langley Road, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7EF |
1.75 miles |
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Long Close School
Upton Court Road, Upton, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LU |
1.82 miles |
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Hillingdon Grange School
Datchet Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LR |
1.87 miles |
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Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Station Road, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 8BY |
1.88 miles |
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Arbour Vale School
Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, SL2 3AE |
2 miles |
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Ditton Park Academy
Kings Reach, Slough, SL3 7UX |
2.01 miles |
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Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
Ragstone Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2PU |
2.04 miles |
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Langley Grammar School
Reddington Drive, Langley, Berkshire, SL3 7QS |
2.11 miles |
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Grove Academy
Ladbrooke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2SR |
2.16 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Slough
183-187 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4AA |
2.2 miles |
What is Wexham School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Wexham School is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
When was Wexham School last inspected by Ofsted?
Wexham School was last inspected in July 2023.
How many pupils does Wexham School have?
Wexham School has 1,212 pupils on roll.
What age range does Wexham School cover?
Wexham School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
What are Wexham School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 42.6, and 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Wexham School?
Wexham School is at Norway Drive, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QP.