SchoolScoresChurchmead CofE (VA) School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
Priory Way, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JQ
01753 211330 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
143 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Slough comparisons use the 8 of its 16 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 65 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 86% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 116 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 79% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 64% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 31 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 41% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 33% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Slough. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Slough figures pool parents at the Slough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
113 pupils in this year group.
38% — 11 points below the Windsor and Maidenhead average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 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. | 46 | 47.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4 | 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.
88 pupils in this year group.
83% — 11 points below the Windsor and Maidenhead average, and 9 points below 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. | 83% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 39% | 51% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 34% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 7% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 83% |
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
31 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 11% | 23% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 34% | 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. | 29.1 | 34.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
13 subjects, 71 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| Sociology | 9 | 22% | 22% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 8 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Psychology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 33% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Religious Studies, Spanish, Art and Design (Fine Art), Drama and Theatre Studies, Physics, Biology, Geography, Art and Design (Photography).
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.
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 | 136 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 144 |
| Of those, offered a place | 113 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 309 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.1
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.3% | 17.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.0% | 12.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 13.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4% | 22.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 60% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 14.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 4.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.16% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 81% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.1% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ditton Park Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- St George's School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Long Close School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Upton Court Grammar School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eton College 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 78% A*/A at A level
- St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Langley Grammar School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- The King's House School, Windsor 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Langley Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Churchmead CofE (VA) School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Churchmead CofE (VA) School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Churchmead CofE (VA) School?
87% of the 143 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Churchmead CofE (VA) School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Churchmead CofE (VA) School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 144 families put Churchmead CofE (VA) School as their first choice for 136 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 113 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 133580.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.