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: 39.3 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
39.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 134 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,188
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Head
- Mr Lawrence Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
April 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Norway Drive, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 874m away
Khalsa Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Willow Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lea Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Sikh Heritage Girls School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wexham School a selective school?
No. Wexham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wexham School's Ofsted rating?
Wexham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wexham School?
Wexham School currently has 1,188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wexham School take?
Wexham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wexham School?
Wexham School is in Slough, SL2 5QP, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wexham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wexham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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