Upton Court Grammar School

A outstanding academy converter school in Slough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Upton Court Grammar School.

Slough, SL37PR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
73.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.85
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.4%
Continue in education or training
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.0%
Sustained employment
22.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
29 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lascelles Road
Slough, SL37PR
Phone
1753522892
Website
uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136420
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lascelles Road, Slough, SL3 7PR
Website
https://www.uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PIONEER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1115 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,159
Free School Meals
8.2% (95 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
2.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
77.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
23.9
English Attainment 8:
15.5
Maths Attainment 8:
15.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
22.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
23.9
Ebacc English:
98.8%
Ebacc Entry:
93.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.8%
Ebacc Languages:
98.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.85
Progress 8 Range:
0.63 to 1.07
University Progression:
80.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
80.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
7.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
80%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
128 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
93.3 (+73.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.4 (+47.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
77.6 (+38.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
80.0 (+23.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
2.3 (15.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
145
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,159 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(110 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ad Astra"

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Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Upton Court Grammar School. The Headteacher’s message emphasizes blending traditional values with forward-thinking, internationally-minded education, a mission to help students become successful, engaged citizens, and pride in the school’s history since its founding in 1912.

Facilities

Sixth Form Centre Restaurant Three-storey block Sports facility

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Transition KS4 Transition – Guides to GCSE KS5 Transition UCGS Standards Year Group Curriculum Overviews (Years 7–13) Sixth Form Curriculum and UCAS/Futures information Home Learning Principles

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