SchoolScoresThe Langley Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Langley Road, Langley, Slough, SL3 7EF
01753 214440 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 May 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 | Good |
| 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
181 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points above the Slough average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | 58% | 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. | 52.4 | 53.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 4.8 | 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.
179 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Slough average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 61% | 57% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 28% | 29% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 93% |
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
99 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 11% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 38% | 56% | 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. | 30.3 | 34.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
19 subjects, 276 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 44 | 0% | 5% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 42 | 2% | 24% | 40% |
| Sociology | 26 | 0% | 8% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 22 | 0% | 9% | 16% |
| Economics | 21 | 5% | 19% | 26% |
| English Literature | 20 | 10% | 25% | 23% |
| Biology | 16 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Physics | 16 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 13 | 0% | 8% | 30% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 13 | 0% | 15% | 24% |
| History | 12 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 10 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Government and Politics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Mathematics (Further), Art and Design (Photography), Arabic, Art and Design, Urdu.
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.
132 students in this year group.
92% — 10 points above the Slough average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Slough | 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 | 5% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 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.
118 students in this year group.
75% — 3 points above the Slough average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 75% | 72% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 22% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 75% |
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 Slough. 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 171 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 257 |
| Of those, offered a place | 112 (44%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 821 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.8 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.5
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 hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.0% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 9.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.2% | 43.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 78% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6 | 11.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 87% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.17% | 0.16% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 54% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0 | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6 | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 26% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6% | 20.3%* | 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
- Langley Hall Arts Academy 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Langley Grammar School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ditton Park Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Upton Court Grammar School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Long Close School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Churchmead CofE (VA) School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wexham School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Joseph's Catholic High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Langley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Langley Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 May 2023.
How did The Langley Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Langley Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 257 families put The Langley Academy as their first choice for 171 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 112 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 135631.
- 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.