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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils and sixth-form students now make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: They concentrate, work hard and make good progress.
Qualifications and Training: Professional development for staff is well considered and effective.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are encouraged to visit other schools and become examiners.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need support to generate the best possible learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors are keen for parents to be fully involved in their children’s education.
Communication: A community outreach worker supports parents by interpreting information.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are rightly confident that pupils are safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Headteacher quickly identified what needed to be improved.
Actions for Quality Improvement: He tackled poor teaching, reorganized finances, and safety procedures.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and tackled firmly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Emotional and practical kindness drives the care for all pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate enthusiastically in a rich range of extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Lengthened lunch break to include additional activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students are encouraged to visit apprenticeship fairs and university open days.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students mature into thoughtful young adults.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEN receive the best possible physical, educational, and emotional support.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects available at GCSE and A-Level.
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Wexham School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.

It has 1197 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.

At this school, 21% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

92.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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At Wexham all members of our community strive for excellence in a happy, safe and inspiring learning environment.
Creating a warm, calm and purposeful environment where we can all flourish means we are all happier and therefore we work harder to achieve success.
I am extremely proud of the achievements of our students.
Every year we have children achieving the highest grades at Wexham.
Every year students from Wexham move on to universities and study a broad range of qualifications, including medicine and law.
We are exceptionally proud of all our students' achievements, whatever the start point.
At Wexham students learn to truly value their education through a love for learning and the opportunities that this brings.
I am committed to excellence and I am determined for everyone to succeed and you will find that I demonstrate this through my high expectations and my belief in people, young and old.
I seek to continually improve Wexham and make it even better.
For students the right support, challenge and motivation ensures they achieve their ambitions and will help us all to have a better future.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good
Age range 11-19 11-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 14.3 -
Proficient Math - -
Proficient Read - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 21% 34%
Grade 5 or above A Level 0.00% -
Day Fees - -
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Wexham School Reviews
2.3 (3 reviews)
Shit school would not recommend worst than beechwood would give 1 star it is horrible school duty if I must say like it’s a astaphula school it’s so haram
This is the best school in Slough and I have been in quite few. My teachers are epic. I have made tons of great friends.
horrible, dont send ur kid here i would give it half a star if that was an option, they rarley clean there toilets, the food is unseasoned and the teachers are discusting, i can guarentee that u or ur child is not going to enjoy ur experience here, the school is strict for absolute no reason, the teachers are biased, they promise many things to you at the start but dont be fooled, they do...
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.81 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 34.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 21% 54.37% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 41% 69.11% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 10% 44.53% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 24.47% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 3% 31% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 2.82 4.34 2.83

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 88% 95.67% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 165 140 144
Pupils staying in education 86% 92.87% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 20.2% 32.73%
School sixth forms 50% 63.6% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 7.4% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.67% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.8% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.59 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 35.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 21% 58.89% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 43% 70.44% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 23% 44.11% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 28.11% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 34.72% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.12 4.53 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 86% 94.67% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 130 130 141
Pupils staying in education 85% 92.93% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 42% 22.13% 34.03%
School sixth forms 41% 63.2% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.47% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 6.27% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.53% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.2% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.62 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 37.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 29% 15 49.59% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 3 62.29% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 30% 43.59% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 3 23.47% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 12% 5 30% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.3 4.1 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 96.45% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 156 147 135
Pupils staying in education 92% 93.73% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 44% 22.27% 33.25%
School sixth forms 46% 68% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 1% 2.45% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 1% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.55% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.09% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.86 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 34.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 14% 7 49% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 41% 4 61.67% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 29% 35.67% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 4% 1 21.47% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 7% 2 26.47% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.17 3.95 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 96.36% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 161 146 140
Pupils staying in education 94% 75.55% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 22.45% 28.31%
School sixth forms 55% 67.55% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 1% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.91% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.61 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 32.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 21% 49.08% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 37% 59.46% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 24% 30.46% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 5% 23.46% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 5% 23.85% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 97.11% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 149 150 145
Pupils staying in education 93% 40.89% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 20.22% 30.58%
School sixth forms 48% 70.56% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.22% 8.95%
Other education destinations 0% 0.33% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.67% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.44% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 11.66 29.78 30.01
Average grade E - -
Average points (Best 3) 11.15 30.67 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) E - -
AAB or higher 0.00% 12.37% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 45 164 201
Students staying in education 56% 68.54% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 4.85% 6.08%
Students entering employment 20% 14.15% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 6.08% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 20.17 34.08 33.41
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 21.67 34.9 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 3.3% 17.98% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 59 209 248
Students staying in education 66% 71.25% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 3.08% 5%
Students entering employment 4% 9.5% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 17% 10.17% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 18.20 3 29.05 29.39
Average grade D- - -
Average points (Best 3) 19.24 2 29.16 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) D - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 10.13% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 63 167 232
Students staying in education 52% 69.17% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 5.92% 7.77%
Students entering employment 19% 13.17% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 7.33% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 21.65 30.39 29.03
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 21.14 5 31.81 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) D - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 10.92% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 6 14.83% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 14% 3.75% 5.54%
Students entering employment 9% 7.92% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 3.58% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 21.13 24.73 26.73
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.27 27.86 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 9.77% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 7 21.5% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 4.6% 6.37%
Students entering employment 12% 14.4% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wexham School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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