The Westgate School
Slough, SL1 5AH · Slough · secondary school
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9th of 15 secondary schools in Slough we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 871 of them, against 5.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.4 · 51 | 46% | 2.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.12 · 58 | 38% | 2.25 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.5 · 32 | 15% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Westgate School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.6, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than expected based on their starting points. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Student Leadership, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Ambassadors, Student Receptionists, Open Evening Ambassadors, and Young Health Champions, as well as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,273 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. 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 the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The Westgate School
Overview
The report describes a ‘happy school’ where ‘strong relationships between staff and pupils’ foster an environment of clear ambition. Academic achievement has strengthened, with results now ‘in line with national averages’, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Staff possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and use it well to adapt work, particularly for pupils with SEND.
- The sixth form is praised for ‘impressive independent working skills’ and consistent high-quality teaching.
- Careers provision is ‘comprehensive and well structured’, extending from Year 7 to 13.
- Personal development lessons on sensitive topics are delivered in an ‘age-appropriate manner’ that pupils value.
- Attendance is ‘improving over time’ due to ‘well-considered support’ for pupils and families.
Areas to improve
- Recent behaviour changes are ‘not fully embedded’, particularly during ‘unstructured social times’, where some pupils remain unkind to each other.
- Some classroom tasks ‘do not link well enough to pupils’ prior learning’, meaning some pupils ‘do not learn as well as they could’.
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 | 45.7 |
| 2024/25 | 40.6 |
| 2025/26 | 42.5 |
| 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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