The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
Band 4Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 266 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,715
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Trust
- CHARTERS SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr John Fletcher (Co-Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Charters Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeathermount School
Independent · Very close
Sunningdale School
Independent · 749m away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill
Primary · 1.2km away
The Marist School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Mary's School Ascot
Independent · 1.3km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale
Primary · 1.3km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Primary · 1.5km away
St George's School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Charters School a selective school?
No. Charters School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Charters School's Ofsted rating?
Charters School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Charters School?
Charters School currently has 1,715 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charters School take?
Charters School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Charters School?
Charters School is in Ascot, SL5 9QY, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charters School have a sixth form?
Yes, Charters School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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