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Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
Priory Way, Datchet, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 9JQ, Windsor and Maidenhead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.2 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
666
Capacity
750
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 49% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, while 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there may be room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 38% reach grade 5 or above.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 50% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Parent View (143 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child makes good progress
85%
Behaviour is good
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
School has high expectations
80%
School keeps me informed
76%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.4%
Asian Indian11.1%
White Other10.5%
Asian Pakistani7.4%
Mixed Other4.1%
Gypsy/Roma3.9%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.48589, -0.57992 · SL3 9JQ
School details
Local authorityWindsor and Maidenhead
RegionSouth East
URN133580
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitechurchmead.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Churchmead Church of England (VA) School rated by Ofsted?
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Churchmead Church of England (VA) School a good school?
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School scores 63.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
Based on 143 Ofsted Parent View responses, Churchmead Church of England (VA) School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Churchmead Church of England (VA) School in GCSEs?
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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