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 secondary schools, of which 1 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 80% of secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Newlands Girls' School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Windsor and Maidenhead follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

10
Total schools
1
Outstanding
10%
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 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

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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 1 (10%) 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?
10% of secondary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead are rated Outstanding and 70% 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.