Is Churchmead Church of England (VA) School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 8th of 14 secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Churchmead Church of England (VA) School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Churchmead Church of England (VA) School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.8 (England: 46.2). 34.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Churchmead Church of England (VA) School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Churchmead Church of England (VA) School

Priory Way, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JQ

Local ranking8th of 14 secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

750

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 12 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 34.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 55.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 120

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Continued in education: 75.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 7.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

29.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.4

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 31.1
16-18 Cohort: 67

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 666
Boys: 321 (47%)
Girls: 360 (53%)
Capacity: 750 (91% full)
SEND: 24.2%
FSM Eligible: 26.3%
EAL: 27.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 21.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 39.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,696/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 44.8%
Asian Indian: 11.2%
White Other: 10.6%
Asian Pakistani: 7.4%
Mixed Other: 4.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 3.9%
Black African: 3.9%
Asian Other: 3.5%

44.8%

White British

11.2%

Asian Indian

10.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01753211330

ctomes@churchmead.org

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Priory Way

Slough, South East

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Administrative

URN: 133580
UKPRN: 10001431
Establishment No.: 4084

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