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.

Windsor and Maidenhead has 10 open secondary schools. Of the 10 with a published Ofsted inspection, 1 (10%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 80% 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, Newlands Girls' 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 Windsor and Maidenhead 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.

10
Total schools
1
Outstanding (historic grade)
10%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
65%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Newlands Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
🥈 Holyport College
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
🥉 Charters School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
4. The Windsor Boys' School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
5. Furze Platt Senior School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
6. Desborough College
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
7. Altwood Church of England School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
8. Cox Green School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 50 View school
9. Windsor Girls' School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 50 View school
10. Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
Secondary
 Good 45 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 Windsor and Maidenhead?
There are 10 open secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead (closed schools are excluded). 1 of the 10 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 Windsor and Maidenhead?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Windsor and Maidenhead is Newlands Girls' School. The full ranked table above lists the top 10 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 Windsor and Maidenhead?
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 Windsor and Maidenhead?
Primary and secondary applications in Windsor and Maidenhead 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 Windsor and Maidenhead 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.