Altwood Church of England School
Maidenhead, SL6 4PU · Windsor and Maidenhead · secondary school
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7th of 10 secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead we can score, 14 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.2/10 against 873 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.6 · 13 | 30% | 0.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.2 · 65 | 25% | 1.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.0 · 20 | 10% | 0.20 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Altwood Church of England School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the last inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 29.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Coding, Musical Theatre Club, Book Clubs, Board Games, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Fitness is offered as a sport, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 846 pupils against a stated capacity of 890. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Altwood Church of England School
Overview
Altwood Church of England School continues to be a good school, maintaining a distinct culture where pupils are "confident, engaged and happy learners." The inspection confirms that high expectations and strong pastoral support enable pupils to achieve well, with sixth-form students feeling "particularly well supported" and proud of their responsibilities.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "excellent behaviour in lessons," allowing teachers to provide specific support and ensuring a calm environment where students enjoy socialising.
- Teachers possess "deep subject knowledge" which supports "thought-provoking curriculums," while frequent questioning encourages polite debate and engagement.
- Pastoral care is robust, with staff using "carefully considered strategies" to help pupils manage behaviour and access help for any concerns.
- A busy enrichment programme, including clubs and house competitions, develops pupils’ "cultural capital" and strengthens the community atmosphere.
- Sixth-form students value "tailored teaching" and benefit from targeted careers activities described as "enlightening."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all subject curriculums clearly identify the knowledge pupils need at each stage, as precise sequencing is "less clear" in some subjects, hindering the identification of knowledge gaps.
- The school needs to increase the number of pupils studying modern foreign languages at GCSE to ensure the English Baccalaureate is "at the heart of the curriculum."
- Leaders aim to do more to ensure the most disadvantaged pupils get the most out of the extra-curricular opportunities available.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.4 |
| 2024/25 | 40.0 |
| 2025/26 | 40.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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