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The Windsor Boys' School

Secondary · Academy converter · Windsor, SL4 5EH

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National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#1,299 of 3,312

Better than 60% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2024/25

#816 of 2,536

Better than 67% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

The Windsor Boys' School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2018

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages13 to 18
Pupils986
GenderBoys
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Sean Furness
TrustWINDSOR LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Local authorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Opened01 Mar 2015
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 141844.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWindsor and MaidenheadEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.48, similar to England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead47.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.73.6%, better than England, better than Windsor and Maidenhead69.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.54.4%, better than England, better than Windsor and Maidenhead48.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.10.4%, worse than England, worse than Windsor and Maidenhead13.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths69.2%, better than England, better than Windsor and Maidenhead64.3%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4250--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWindsor and MaidenheadEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.36.63, similar to England, better than Windsor and Maidenhead34.3335
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels35.65, similar to England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead34.8835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better16.5%, similar to England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead16%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.26, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study125--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Merit+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils986
Girls0
Boys986
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.14.7%
First language not English14.5%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.1,128
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.12.6%
Sixth form places2024/25286
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.161
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.32
Average class size19.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
57.5%
Other White
10.5%
Indian
7%
Pakistani
6.5%
Other mixed
4%
White and Asian
3.3%
Other ethnic group
1.9%
Other Asian
1.5%
White and Black Caribbean
1.3%
African
1.1%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher17.4
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.13.6
Teachers (FTE)56.52
Teaching assistants (FTE)11.02
Support staff (FTE)32.17
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2553
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2546.2
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/255.8

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolWindsor and MaidenheadEngland
Overall absence9.6%, worse than England, worse than Windsor and Maidenhead7.6%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.23.7%, worse than England, worse than Windsor and Maidenhead20.2%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.4.1%, worse than England, worse than Windsor and Maidenhead2.7%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate33.7%
Pupils with one or more suspensions7.7%
Permanent exclusion rate0.3%
Permanent exclusions3

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.92.4%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.88.6%
School sixth form50.6%
Further education37.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.2%
Apprenticeship2.1%
Employment1.7%
Sixth form college0.4%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.89.5%
Higher education63.2%
Employment21.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7.9%
Apprenticeship3.5%
Further education1.8%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Windsor Boys' School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryTrinity St Stephen CofE Aided First SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Edward's Catholic First SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miMiddle deemed secondarySt Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, WindsorVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryOakfield First SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miNurseryThe Lawns Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.6 miNot applicableUpton House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miNot applicableThe King's House School, WindsorOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miNot applicableSt George's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimaryEton Porny CofE First SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miNot applicableEton CollegeOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about The Windsor Boys' School

What is The Windsor Boys' School's Ofsted rating?

The Windsor Boys' School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 27 Feb 2018.

How does The Windsor Boys' School rank in England?

The Windsor Boys' School ranks 1,299 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 60% of schools) and 816 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 67% of schools).

What are The Windsor Boys' School's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 54.4% of pupils at The Windsor Boys' School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 48 (England 46.2).

What are The Windsor Boys' School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Windsor Boys' School was B-, and 16.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend The Windsor Boys' School?

The Windsor Boys' School has 986 pupils aged 13 to 18.

What is the capacity of The Windsor Boys' School?

The Windsor Boys' School had 1,128 school places in 2024/25.

Does The Windsor Boys' School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Windsor Boys' School has a sixth form with 286 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Windsor Boys' School?

At The Windsor Boys' School, the average class had 19.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.4 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Windsor Boys' School?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Windsor Boys' School missed 9.6% of sessions (England 8%), and 23.7% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.