Cox Green School
Maidenhead, SL6 3AX · Windsor and Maidenhead · secondary school
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10th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 913 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 4.0/10 nationally. 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.3 · 51 | 30% | 1.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.31 · 26 | 25% | 0.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.8 · 43 | 10% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cox Green School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.31 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join DofE, the Qmmunity LGBTQ+ group, Unity anti-racism group, Wellbeing Ambassadors, an anti-bullying group, JSL, prefects, debating, and cooking.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,139 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,270. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about Cox Green School
Overview
The inspection found that while pupils are “happy and safe” and personal development is a strength, the school requires improvement in overall effectiveness, education quality, behaviour, and leadership. The report highlights significant variation in curriculum implementation and behaviour management, particularly in key stage 3, contrasting with the strong engagement and focus seen in the sixth form.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated “Good,” with a “well-designed” personal, social and health education programme that promotes equality and mental well-being.
- Sixth-form provision is “Good,” with students showing strong focus, high attendance, and pride in their learning and leadership roles.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is “strong,” with staff providing effective adaptations and targeted reading help.
- The curriculum is described as “ambitious,” with precise sequencing in subjects like history and art leading to good pupil achievement.
- Pastoral support is a “strong focus,” including effective use of the ‘Hub’ to help pupils modify behaviour and refocus on learning.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must more accurately identify and address gaps or misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge, particularly where curriculum implementation is inconsistent.
- The school must ensure robust ambition and support for disadvantaged pupils to narrow the achievement gap, as current systems are “not rigorous enough.”
- Staff must consistently address low-level disruption in lessons, especially in key stage 3, and improve the recording of bullying incidents to build parent and pupil confidence.
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 | 42.1 |
| 2024/25 | 45.9 |
| 2025/26 | 44.8 |
| 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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