The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.7
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 795
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 14.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Trust
- WINDSOR LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ben Garner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Imperial Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClewer Green CofE First School
Primary · 322m away
The Lawns Nursery School
Nursery · 576m away
Oakfield First School
Primary · 576m away
Hilltop First School
Primary · 863m away
Trevelyan Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.0km away
St Edward's Catholic First School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
Upton House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Windsor Girls' School a selective school?
No. Windsor Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Windsor Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Windsor Girls' School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Windsor Girls' School?
Windsor Girls' School currently has 795 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Windsor Girls' School take?
Windsor Girls' School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Windsor Girls' School?
Windsor Girls' School is in Windsor, SL4 3RT, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Windsor Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Windsor Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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