Best schools in Slough
Thames Valley averages flatten Slough micro-patches; lock schools to sector. This ranking covers 43 schools in the Slough local authority. Postcode area SL3 has the highest average school score (74.3 across 16 schools), while SL2 sits at the lower end (55.7). 93% of ranked Slough schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Slough on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Slough comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More schools in Slough
Positions 11–30 in the Slough ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Eden Girls' School, Slough | 89.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 12 | The Godolphin Junior Academy | 87.9 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Marish Primary School | 85.4 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | The Langley Heritage Primary | 82.9 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Western House Academy | 82.9 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | James Elliman Academy | 76.2 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 73.5 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | The Langley Academy | 71.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 19 | Willow Primary School | 70.1 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Baylis Court School | 70.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 21 | Lynch Hill School Primary Academy | 68.1 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Castleview Primary School | 67.9 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Ryvers School | 67.9 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Colnbrook Church of England Primary School | 67.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Wexham Court Primary School | 65.7 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | St Joseph's Catholic High School | 65 | Good | Secondary |
| 27 | Pippins School | 62.3 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Ditton Park Academy | 59.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 58.9 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Claycots School | 58.1 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Slough
What is the best school in Slough?
Upton Court Grammar School is the top-ranked school in Slough overall (LocaleIQ score 99.3 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 79.8. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Slough?
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School leads the Slough primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.2). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 83% · higher 17%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Slough primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Slough?
Upton Court Grammar School leads the Slough secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.3). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 79.8. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Slough secondary schools.
Which schools in Slough are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
11 schools in the Slough ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Upton Court Grammar School, Langley Grammar School, St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School, Herschel Grammar School, Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School, and 6 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Slough has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SL3 has the strongest cluster — 74.3 average across 16 ranked schools. SL2 sits at the lower end (55.7 average). Thames Valley averages flatten Slough micro-patches; lock schools to sector. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Slough?
This ranking covers 43 schools (primary and secondary) in the Slough comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.