Best Secondary Schools in Windsor and Maidenhead 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 10 schools across Windsor and Maidenhead. Updated with 2025–26 data.

10
Total schools
4
Outstanding
40%
Outstanding rate
65%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Newlands Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
🥈 Holyport College
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
🥉 Charters School
Secondary
 Outstanding 66 View school
4. Windsor Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 56 View school
5. Furze Platt Senior School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
6. Desborough College
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
7. The Windsor Boys' School
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
8. Altwood Church of England School
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
9. Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
Secondary
 Good 41 View school
10. Cox Green School
Secondary
 Good 41 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Windsor and Maidenhead?
There are 10 secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead, of which 4 (40%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Windsor and Maidenhead?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Windsor and Maidenhead is Newlands Girls' School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Windsor and Maidenhead?
Primary and secondary school applications in Windsor and Maidenhead are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Windsor and Maidenhead council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Windsor and Maidenhead?
40% of secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead are rated Outstanding and 60% are rated Good. 74.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.