The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 990
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Trust
- WINDSOR LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Sean Furness (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Green Room School
Independent · Very close
Trinity St Stephen CofE Aided First School
Primary · Very close
St Edward's Catholic First School
Primary · 575m away
St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor
Middle deemed secondary · 668m away
The Lawns Nursery School
Nursery · 792m away
Oakfield First School
Primary · 792m away
Upton House School
Independent · 961m away
The King's House School, Windsor
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Windsor Boys' School a selective school?
No. The Windsor Boys' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Windsor Boys' School's Ofsted rating?
The Windsor Boys' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Windsor Boys' School?
The Windsor Boys' School currently has 990 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Windsor Boys' School take?
The Windsor Boys' School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Windsor Boys' School?
The Windsor Boys' School is in Windsor, SL4 5EH, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Windsor Boys' School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Windsor Boys' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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