The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 283 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,760
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Gavina Raindi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Richmond Street, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4BB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Windsor High School and Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Windsor High School and Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Windsor High School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Windsor High School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Windsor High School and Sixth Form?
Windsor High School and Sixth Form currently has 1,760 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Windsor High School and Sixth Form take?
Windsor High School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Windsor High School and Sixth Form?
Windsor High School and Sixth Form is in Halesowen, B63 4BB, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Windsor High School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Windsor High School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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