Herschel Grammar School

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

Slough, SL13BW Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
71.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.76
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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
21 May 2024
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
Northampton Avenue
Slough, SL13BW
Phone
1753520950
Website
herschel.slough.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137726
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Northampton Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BW
Website
www.herschel.slough.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SCHELWOOD TRUST
Capacity
900 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
1,057
Free School Meals
7.8% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
75.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
23.3
English Attainment 8:
15.3
Maths Attainment 8:
15.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
21.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
23.3
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
72.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
100.0%
Ebacc Languages:
82.5%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.76
Progress 8 Range:
0.53 to 0.99
University Progression:
67.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
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
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
163 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
72.7 (+53.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
75.4 (+35.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.76 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
132
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,057 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(32 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(20 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(95 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

responsibility success care

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes visitors and describes Herschel Grammar School as a selective, co-educational secondary school within The Schelwood Trust with Ofsted Outstanding status and a strong commitment to high academic standards and nurturing every pupil.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

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SEND Provision

Herschel Grammar School uses a whole-school SEND approach with an Additional Needs Coordinator (Ms M Nolan). Pupils with additional needs are supported; contact [email protected]. The school provides information and policies related to safeguarding and online safety as part of SEND and pupil welfare.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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