The Windsor Boys' School
Windsor, SL4 5EH · Windsor and Maidenhead · secondary school
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4th 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 842 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.4 · 72 | 30% | 2.16 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.14 · 60 | 25% | 1.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.0 · 60 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Windsor Boys' School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 52.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.14 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the D of E, participate in rugby, football, rowing, basketball, athletics, cricket, hockey, and tennis, or perform in the Wind Band, Big Band, and choirs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 986 pupils against a stated capacity of 990. 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 maintain progress in subjects where attainment is below the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the 4 remaining places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about The Windsor Boys' School
Overview
The Windsor Boys’ School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their heritage and ambitious for their future. Leaders are highly committed to providing academic success and pastoral support, ensuring that pupils are happy and safe within a culture defined by high behavioural expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a well-planned curriculum that is suitably considered across all years, with particularly strong outcomes in the sixth form.
- The school offers high-quality careers advice and guidance, leaving pupils very well prepared for their future through interviews, work experience, and visits.
- Extra-curricular activities provide plentiful opportunities for character development, including a celebrated big band, orchestra, and a vast range of sports clubs.
- Staff are supported through effective line management, with teachers speaking positively about their workload, well-being, and pride in the school.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are known and supported, with staff having a clear understanding of individual needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is implemented consistently across all subjects, as quality is not yet securely embedded in some areas where sequencing is insufficient.
- Leaders should encourage pupils to read more widely across the whole school to develop a love of reading and broaden vocabulary.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum supports pupils to make connections across subjects to deepen understanding and aid retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a very strong culture, robust record-keeping, and swift handling of any issues.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.5 |
| 2024/25 | 47.8 |
| 2025/26 | 48.0 |
| 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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