The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.0
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.71
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 58 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 794
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 25.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Trust
- AGAPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cath Harden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAltwood CofE Secondary School
Secondary · Very close
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
All Saints Church of England Junior School
Primary · 609m away
Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 794m away
Newlands Girls' School
Secondary · 841m away
Wessex Primary School
Primary · 917m away
Cox Green School
Secondary · 967m away
Lowbrook Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Altwood Church of England School a selective school?
No. Altwood Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Altwood Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Altwood Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Altwood Church of England School?
Altwood Church of England School currently has 794 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Altwood Church of England School take?
Altwood Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Altwood Church of England School?
Altwood Church of England School is in Maidenhead, SL6 4PU, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Altwood Church of England School have a sixth form?
Yes, Altwood Church of England School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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