SchoolScoresCharters School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of CHARTERS SCHOOL
Charters Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 9QY
01344 624826 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 March 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
268 pupils in this year group.
57% — 8 points above the Windsor and Maidenhead average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51 | 47.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
266 pupils in this year group.
96% — 2 points above the Windsor and Maidenhead average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 59% | 51% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 9% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
170 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 26% | 23% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 54% | 50% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 35.5 | 34.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 485 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 53 | 17% | 42% | 40% |
| Psychology | 48 | 10% | 13% | 19% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 35 | 3% | 11% | 14% |
| Biology | 34 | 6% | 29% | 27% |
| Economics | 33 | 6% | 21% | 26% |
| History | 33 | 9% | 21% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 28 | 11% | 39% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 27 | 0% | 26% | 30% |
| Physics | 24 | 17% | 38% | 31% |
| Geography | 22 | 9% | 41% | 23% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 21 | 0% | 10% | 17% |
| Religious Studies | 21 | 10% | 19% | 22% |
| English Language | 16 | 6% | 19% | 13% |
| English Literature | 16 | 19% | 44% | 23% |
| Sociology | 14 | 7% | 7% | 20% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 11 | 0% | 18% | 19% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 9 | 0% | 33% | 24% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 8 | 13% | 38% | 15% |
| French | 7 | 14% | 43% | 38% |
| Spanish | 7 | 0% | 0% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 6 | 17% | 17% | 26% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, Music, Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
178 students in this year group.
92% — 10 points above the Windsor and Maidenhead average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 16% | 29% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
186 students in this year group.
78% — about the same as the Windsor and Maidenhead average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 78% | 77% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 30% | 29% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Windsor and Maidenhead. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 262 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 265 |
| Of those, offered a place | 222 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 512 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision for physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 17.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 12.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 13.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Lower than 50% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Lower than 36% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.2% | 22.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 14.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.23% | 0.16% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 85% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9% | 18.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Sunningdale School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Marist School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- St Mary's School Ascot 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 63% A*/A at A level
- St George's School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 43% A*/A at A level
- Hall Grove School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Papplewick School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- LVS Ascot 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 21% A*/A at A level
- Heathfield School 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 35% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Charters School's Ofsted rating?
Charters School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 March 2023.
How did Charters School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Charters School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 265 families put Charters School as their first choice for 262 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 222 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138823.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.