Newlands Girls' School

A outstanding academy converter school in Windsor and Maidenhead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Newlands Girls' School.

Maidenhead, SL65JB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
68.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.66
English & Maths grade 4+ %
70.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 90.1%
Continue in education or training
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
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
9 October 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Farm Road
Maidenhead, SL65JB
Phone
1628625068
Website
newlandsgirlsschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142357
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB
Website
http://www.newlandsgirlsschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEWLANDS GIRLS' SCHOOL
Capacity
1200 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
1,200
Free School Meals
10.5% (126 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
58.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
English Attainment 8:
12.1
Maths Attainment 8:
11.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
Ebacc English:
99.0%
Ebacc Entry:
63.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.4%
Ebacc Languages:
83.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.66
Progress 8 Range:
0.44 to 0.87
University Progression:
72.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
75.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
72%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
121 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
63.5 (+44.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
90.1 (+38.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.8 (+19.3 vs average)
Education Continuation:
75.0 (+18.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
75 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,200 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Commitment Compassion

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jo Capon notes that the school is Outstanding (Ofsted May 2024) and describes Newlands as exceptional. The message emphasizes a 3Cs-driven ethos (Courage, Commitment, Compassion), a broad and aspirational curriculum, strong pastoral support, and invites parents to tours to see teachers and students in action.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

More than 70 clubs and societies throughout the school

Facilities

Indoor swimming pool Sports hall Gym Drama studio Design and Technology suite Dedicated music block

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3: English, Maths, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Modern Foreign Languages (French, German and Spanish in Year 7), History, Geography, Fine Art, Design and Technology (Food, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textiles), Drama, Computing, Music, PSHE, Physical Education, Religious Studies; pastoral and PSHE programmes support character development. Key Stage 4: English Language, English Literature, Maths; Science pathways; four GCSEs from 15 options (Geography, History, French, German, Spanish, Art, Business Studies, Food and Nutrition, Design and Technology, Drama, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies); most students study a Modern Foreign Language and a Humanity subject; core PE, RS and PSHE included. Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form): depth of study with three subjects in depth and an Extended Research Project; university-style seminars; small-group teaching; 83% of students go to university with 31% to Russell Group institutions. Enrichment: More than 70 clubs and societies; 25 trips; Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; leadership roles (e.g., Head Girls, Deputy Head Girls, Prefects); broadening education beyond exams.

SEND Provision

SEND provision is led by the SENDCo (Mrs H McMahon) and includes Dyslexia support, JCQ access arrangements for exams, and dedicated SEND spaces (The Cocoon and The Pit Stop), plus the Accelerate after-school club.

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