Newlands Girls' School
Maidenhead, SL6 5JB · Windsor and Maidenhead · secondary school
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1st 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 — 9.0/10 against 756 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 71.2 · 91 | 30% | 2.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.66 · 90 | 25% | 2.24 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.9 · 91 | 10% | 0.91 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newlands Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.66 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,226 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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
Since the last inspection was in June 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in maintaining the high Progress 8 scores observed in 2023/24?
What Ofsted said about Newlands Girls' School
Overview
Newlands Girls' School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an "exceedingly high quality of education" where pupils thrive. The report highlights an "inclusive and high achieving community" characterised by impeccable behaviour, high aspirations, and a strong sense of pride among students.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "remarkably well" due to an "ambitious and academically demanding curriculum" with knowledge that is "meticulously planned" and carefully sequenced.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum in a "highly effective fashion," skilfully checking understanding and correcting misconceptions to ensure important knowledge is retained.
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils are "happy and feel safe," demonstrating kindness and celebrating cultural differences and diversity.
- Personal development is enhanced through a "comprehensive careers programme" and a "big sister, little sister" mentorship approach that supports younger pupils.
- Staff are "highly committed" and benefit from professional development opportunities, while leaders are "considerate of workload."
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.8 |
| 2024/25 | 55.6 |
| 2025/26 | 58.9 |
| 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
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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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