The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.31
Band 2Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 88 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 666
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 26.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Head
- Mr Chris Tomes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Priory Way, Datchet, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 9JQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDatchet St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 332m away
Eton End School
Independent · 698m away
Ditton Park Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Castleview Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Long Close School
Independent · 1.8km away
Hillingdon Grange School
Independent · 1.9km away
Upton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Eton Porny CofE First School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Churchmead Church of England (VA) School a selective school?
No. Churchmead Church of England (VA) School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Churchmead Church of England (VA) School's Ofsted rating?
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School currently has 666 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchmead Church of England (VA) School take?
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School is in Slough, SL3 9JQ, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchmead Church of England (VA) School have a sixth form?
Yes, Churchmead Church of England (VA) School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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