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Cox Green School
Highfield Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3AX, Windsor and Maidenhead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.1 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,183
Capacity
1,270
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.9, this secondary school shows above-average performance compared to the UK, particularly in the context of the local area. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and only 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While 69% of pupils progress to university, the percentage entering top-third universities is relatively low at 13%.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 45.9 | Top 50% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 70 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.8%
Asian Indian8.9%
White Other7.9%
Mixed Other6.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.50844, -0.75679 · SL6 3AX
School details
Local authorityWindsor and Maidenhead
RegionSouth East
URN137695
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.coxgreen.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Cox Green School rated by Ofsted?
Cox Green School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Cox Green School a good school?
Cox Green School scores 11.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Cox Green School in GCSEs?
Cox Green School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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