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Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Richmond Street, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4BB, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.1 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,760
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing it in the top 46% nationally. A commendable 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 71% of pupils progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions. However, parent satisfaction is moderate at 71%, suggesting there may be areas for improvement in community engagement or communication.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 46.5 | Top 46% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 64% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 138 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (133 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School has high expectations
86%
My child feels safe
79%
My child makes good progress
78%
My child is happy
77%
Behaviour is good
74%
Progress is communicated
73%
School supports development
71%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
Other11.1%
Asian Pakistani6.5%
Mixed Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black African1.4%
White Other1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.45164, -2.06011 · B63 4BB
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN136618
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.windsorhighschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Windsor High School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Windsor High School and Sixth Form was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Windsor High School and Sixth Form a good school?
Windsor High School and Sixth Form scores 78.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Windsor High School and Sixth Form?
Based on 133 Ofsted Parent View responses, Windsor High School and Sixth Form receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Windsor High School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Windsor High School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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