Altwood Church of England School

A good academy converter school in Windsor and Maidenhead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Altwood Church of England School.

Maidenhead, SL64PU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.5%
Continue in education or training
55.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 October 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Altwood Road
Maidenhead, SL64PU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138342
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PU
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AGAPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
890 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
740
Free School Meals
26.3% (195 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.9% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.0
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.0
Ebacc English:
99.0%
Ebacc Entry:
7.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
69.3%
Ebacc Languages:
12.9%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.20
Progress 8 Range:
-0.10 to 0.51
University Progression:
39.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
61.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
39%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
51 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.2 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
46 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
92
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
740 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I am known, I am valued, I will succeed."

Faith Hope Joy Truth Forgiveness

Altwood School is a Church of England School with a theologically rooted Christian vision; it is a founding member of the Agape Multi Academy Trust; there are strong church links and a chaplaincy presence, with daily collective worship and Chapel life. The school maintains links with All Saints Church and St Peters Church, and Rev Jo Ellington is the chaplain. Street Kids Direct is described as the global charity partner and Thames Hospice as the local charity partner; Chapel and Chat and Alpha Youth courses are mentioned as part of spiritual life.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher expresses pride in Altwood, emphasizes values of Truth, Forgiveness, Faith, Hope and Joy, and aims to deliver strong academic outcomes alongside well-rounded, confident students. The message highlights inclusion, parental partnership, and opportunities in Performing Arts, sports, charity, leadership, with openness to Open Mornings and school visits.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Altwood Parliament Chapel and Chat Craft Club

Facilities

Gym Sports Hall Main School Hall Conference Room Outside Court Outside Football Pitches Classrooms Dance Studio

Curriculum Highlights

Performing Arts Sports Charity fundraising Leadership opportunities

SEND Provision

The school has a SEND policy and a SEND Local Offer and Report (2025) available in policy sections.

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