The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 77.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
77.6
33.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
98%
56.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,274
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.6%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Trust
- LANGLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr David Harding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Reddington Drive, Langley, Berkshire, SL3 7QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 500m away
The Langley Academy Primary
Primary · 542m away
Marish Primary School
Primary · 559m away
The Langley Academy
Secondary · 622m away
Ryvers Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Ryvers School
Primary · 801m away
Castleview Primary School
Primary · 878m away
Windsor Forest Colleges Group
16 plus · 896m away
Questions parents ask
Is Langley Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Langley Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Langley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Langley Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Langley Grammar School?
Langley Grammar School currently has 1,274 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Langley Grammar School take?
Langley Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Langley Grammar School?
Langley Grammar School is in Langley, SL3 7QS, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Langley Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Langley Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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