The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
84%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,125
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Trust
- SASH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nick Caulfield (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kings Reach, Slough, SL3 7UX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastleview Primary School
Primary · 503m away
Upton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 839m away
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Secondary · 936m away
Long Close School
Independent · 994m away
Ryvers Primary School
Primary · 999m away
Ryvers School
Primary · 999m away
St Bernard's Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Hillingdon Grange School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ditton Park Academy a selective school?
No. Ditton Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ditton Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ditton Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ditton Park Academy?
Ditton Park Academy currently has 1,125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ditton Park Academy take?
Ditton Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ditton Park Academy?
Ditton Park Academy is in Slough, SL3 7UX, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ditton Park Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ditton Park Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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