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Beechwood School
Long Readings Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1QE, Slough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.4 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
830
Capacity
905
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.0, the school performs better than 92% of schools in the UK, although only 48% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction stands at 70%, indicating a reasonable level of approval, but the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for prospective families. Additionally, 74% of students progress to university, with 10% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 36.0 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
77%
Behaviour is good
74%
My child makes good progress
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School has high expectations
68%
School keeps me informed
61%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.8%
Asian Pakistani16.3%
White Other13.4%
Black African9.9%
Asian Indian5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.4%
Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.53663, -0.62170 · SL2 1QE
School details
Local authoritySlough
RegionSouth East
URN143327
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beechwood.slough.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beechwood School rated by Ofsted?
Beechwood School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Beechwood School a good school?
Beechwood School scores 9.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Beechwood School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beechwood School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Beechwood School in GCSEs?
Beechwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.0. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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