Best Secondary Schools in Slough 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 14 schools across Slough. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Slough has 14 open secondary schools. Of the 14 with a published Ofsted inspection, 7 (50%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 86% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Slough follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

14
Total schools
7
Outstanding (historic grade)
50%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
69.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
54.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Upton Court Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Langley Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
4. Herschel Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
5. Eden Girls' School, Slough
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school
6. The Langley Academy
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
7. Baylis Court School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
8. St Joseph's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
9. Ditton Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
10. Wexham School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
11. Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
Secondary
 Outstanding 40 View school
12. The Westgate School
Secondary
 Outstanding 38 View school
13. Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 35 View school
14. Beechwood School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 33 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Slough?
There are 14 open secondary schools in Slough (closed schools are excluded). 7 of the 14 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Slough?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Slough is St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School. The full ranked table above lists the top 14 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Slough?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Slough?
Primary and secondary applications in Slough are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Slough council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.