Upton Court Grammar School
Slough, SL3 7PR · Slough · Grammar school
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2nd of 15 secondary schools in Slough we can score. 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 — 9.4/10 against 420 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 98.2 · 98 | 30% | 2.95 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.85 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 77.3 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upton Court Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 99.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 79.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.85 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting 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 (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,155 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,115. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to maintain their high attainment levels? How does the school ensure all students have access to extracurricular opportunities despite the high pupil-to-place ratio?
What Ofsted said about Upton Court Grammar School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "proud" and demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, creating an environment where differences are "valued and celebrated." Leaders have established an "aspirational curriculum" that is "carefully planned" and "thoughtfully implemented," resulting in high attendance and strong academic outcomes. The school is characterised by a culture of high expectations, with students who are "happy and safe" and deeply engaged in their education.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exemplary" behaviour and actively support the well-being of others, with bullying dealt with "swiftly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "meticulously sequenced" across all years, including the sixth form, with content precisely linked to national standards.
- Teachers are "experts in their subjects" who use "research-based teaching" and provide detailed feedback to help pupils improve.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "sensitively supported" and achieve well.
- Extra-curricular activities are "exceptional" in breadth and scale, ensuring all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, can participate.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that "take up of creative subjects is relatively low," though it states pupils have "ample opportunities to engage through enrichment lessons."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a culture embedded across the school where staff training is "robust" and pupils feel "safe, happy and very well supported."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 77.6 |
| 2024/25 | 79.9 |
| 2025/26 | 77.3 |
| 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
—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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