Wexham School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Norway Drive Slough Berkshire SL2 5QP |
| Phone | 01753526797 |
| Reference Number | 110078 |
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.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1188 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.04%
Girls: 45.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 43.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 75 | 188 |
| 8 | 139 | 93 | 232 |
| 9 | 106 | 102 | 208 |
| 10 | 101 | 110 | 211 |
| 11 | 119 | 95 | 214 |
| 12 | 36 | 51 | 87 |
| 13 | 28 | 20 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Mixed, Other | 26.5% |
| Pakistani | 25% |
| White, British | 9.5% |
| Indian | 9.5% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| African | 6.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.45 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 25.73 |
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% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 61 | 22 |
| Third Preference | 77 | 15 |
| From another Local Authority | 21 | 6 |
Previous Years
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| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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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
Wexham Road, SLOUGH, SL2 5JW |
0.84 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
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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 |
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St Joseph's Catholic High School
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0.79 miles |
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Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
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0.79 miles |
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Pioneer Secondary Academy
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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
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1.65 miles |
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1.68 miles |
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1.73 miles |
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The Langley Academy
Langley Road, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7EF |
1.75 miles |
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1.82 miles |
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1.87 miles |
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Windsor Forest Colleges Group
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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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2.04 miles |
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Langley Grammar School
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2.11 miles |
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Grove Academy
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2.16 miles |
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2.2 miles |