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Wexham School
Norway Drive, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QP, Slough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.9 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,188
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves a diverse student body of 1,188 and demonstrates solid performance in GCSE outcomes, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. Notably, 52% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 33% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, while 69% of students progress to university, only 2% gain entry to top-third institutions, suggesting a focus on broadening pathways for higher education.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 42 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Mixed Other26.5%
Asian Pakistani25.0%
Asian Indian9.5%
White British9.5%
White Other7.7%
Black African6.9%
Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.52679, -0.57273 · SL2 5QP
School details
Local authoritySlough
RegionSouth East
URN110078
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wexhamschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wexham School rated by Ofsted?
Wexham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2017.
Is Wexham School a good school?
Wexham School scores 23.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wexham School in GCSEs?
Wexham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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