Windsor Girls' School
Windsor, SL4 3RT · Windsor and Maidenhead · secondary school
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8th 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 4.3/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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 | 46.5 · 54 | 30% | 1.63 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.12 · 58 | 25% | 1.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.3 · 67 | 10% | 0.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Windsor Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 775 pupils against a stated capacity of 864. 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" Ofsted rating? How does the school ensure consistent teaching quality across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Windsor Girls' School
Overview
Windsor Girls’ School is described as an “inclusive and friendly” environment where pupils celebrate diversity and benefit from a “broad and ambitious” curriculum. However, the inspection highlights significant inconsistencies in behaviour, attendance, and curriculum planning, which currently hinder pupils’ academic achievement and engagement across the school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well thought out in many subjects,” with clear learning objectives, and sixth-form provision is rated “Good” with high attendance and engagement.
- Pupils enjoy a “wide range of extra-curricular activities,” including performing arts and sports, and take on responsibilities such as school councillors.
- The personal development curriculum is “comprehensive,” offering strong careers education and community links that help pupils become “responsible and active citizens.”
- Staff morale is “high,” with most staff feeling “well supported” and appreciating opportunities for professional development.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is improving, with “nurture” groups effectively helping them regulate emotions and build confidence.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the curriculum is “planned and delivered consistently well in every subject” to address current inconsistencies in knowledge identification.
- Leaders must devise and persist with effective strategies to reduce “persistently high” rates of absence, as too many pupils are missing vital learning.
- The school needs a “consistent and coherent approach” to ensure all pupils maintain a positive attitude towards learning and engage fully in lessons.
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 | 49.2 |
| 2024/25 | 45.7 |
| 2025/26 | 49.3 |
| 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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