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The Westgate School
Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH, Slough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.4 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,284
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves a diverse student body and has a commendable 75% of pupils progressing to university, although only 7% reach top-tier institutions. While the school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.6 places it in the top 77% nationally, its percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is at 59%, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 17% recommending the school, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality 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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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 33% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 84 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (167 responses)
★★★★★1.8
Good range of subjects
72%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
School has high expectations
47%
My child feels safe
40%
My child makes good progress
36%
Progress is communicated
35%
School keeps me informed
34%
Behaviour is good
32%
My child is happy
27%
School responds to concerns
19%
School supports development
18%
I'd recommend this school
17%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani20.3%
White British19.9%
Asian Indian14.8%
White Other13.0%
Mixed Other10.1%
Other4.9%
Black African3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.51444, -0.62840 · SL1 5AH
School details
Local authoritySlough
RegionSouth East
URN138012
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westgate.slough.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Westgate School rated by Ofsted?
The Westgate School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is The Westgate School a good school?
The Westgate School scores 6.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 The Westgate School?
Based on 167 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Westgate School receives a satisfaction score of 36% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Westgate School in GCSEs?
The Westgate School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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