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The Langley Academy
Langley Road, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7EF, Slough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.4 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,155
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
128%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.4, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The school boasts an impressive 80% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 75% progressing to university, including 19% to top-third institutions. However, while the EBacc entry rate is a respectable 56%, it may indicate room for improvement in broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 52.4 | Top 21% 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%. | 80% | Top 17% 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%. | 60% | Top 17% 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%. | 56% | Top 23% 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%. | 38% | Top 23% 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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 118 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian30.3%
Asian Pakistani18.6%
White British13.6%
Asian Other9.5%
Black African6.5%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.50461, -0.55309 · SL3 7EF
School details
Local authoritySlough
RegionSouth East
URN135631
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.langleyacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Langley Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Langley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is The Langley Academy a good school?
The Langley Academy scores 69.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 The Langley Academy in GCSEs?
The Langley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.4. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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