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The Windsor Boys' School

State school · Windsor, SL4 5EH
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 13-18
  • 990 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
990 ·
Local authority
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Sean Furness

Entrance

Open days
contact school for details

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
66%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.5%
LA avg.
51.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
34.39
LA avg.
33.47
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
53
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

990
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

What the school says

TWBS has a great reputation for both the creative arts and sport, especially rowing. It provides a very broad curriculum for all from Year 9 up to the Sixth Form, and believes in using a traditionally supportive ethos to prepare boys for the future.

Contact the school

Address

1 Maidenhead Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 5EH
Get directions

Telephone: 01753 716060

Email: mail@twbs.co.uk

Website: http://www.twbs.co.uk

Local authority: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council

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School data & information The Windsor Boys' School 1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5EH
990 Pupil numbers
15.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
12 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
53 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.5%
LA avg.
51.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
47.50
LA avg.
48.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.14 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 235 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 235 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 3

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
18.5%
LA avg.
15.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.39
LA avg.
33.47
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 13 B
Physics GCE A level 17 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 11 C
Mathematics GCE A level 44 B
History GCE A level 18 B
Geography GCE A level 33 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
Economics GCE A level 21 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 16 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 17 B
Biology GCE A level 15 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Windsor Boys' School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

It is the aim of the school to enable pupils to achieve the highest standards possible. This will be achieved within the context of a broad and balanced curriculum that embraces the National Curriculum. In the case of pupils having a learning or behavioural difficulty which is significantly greater than the majority of pupils his age, or having a disability which either prevents or hinders him from making use of the educational facility, the school's intention is to make specific provision for that pupil. The support and involvement of parents is integral to the education of all pupils, particularly those with special needs.

In the case of more able pupils the school's intention is to provide extension and enrichment to the curriculum so that they can reach their full potential.

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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