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Wexham School
- 2.3 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Slough SL2 5QP
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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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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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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 21% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 11.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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 |
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 | 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% |
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 | 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 2024/25
| 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 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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