Cox Green School
93%
Capacity
1,183
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Cox Green School
Cox Green School is a mixed state secondary in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority, and it sits at the bottom of the local league table for Progress 8. Among the 14 schools of the same type in the borough, it ranks 10th, with a Progress 8 score of -0.31. The top-performing peers in the area are Newlands Girls' School, Holyport College, and Furze Platt Senior School, all of which achieve positive Progress 8 scores. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Newlands Girls' School, just 1.6 km away. Cox Green’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, rated the school Requires Improvement overall, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2015. The inspection found that behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education all require improvement, though the sixth-form provision and personal development were both judged Good.
Academically, Cox Green’s results fall below both the national average and the local authority average. The school’s Progress 8 score of -0.31 is well below the Windsor and Maidenhead average of 0.18, and it places the school in the bottom 50 nationally. Attainment 8 sits at 42.1, and the basics measure (grade 5 or above in English and maths) is 38.6%, compared with 63.4% at the grade 4 threshold. Only 5.4% of pupils entered the EBacc at grade 5 or above, and the EBacc average point score is 3.49. In the sixth form, the picture is mixed: the value-added score is -0.19, which is below average, and the average points per entry is 28.95, equivalent to a grade C. The best three A-levels average out at a grade C as well, with 9.8% of entries achieving AAB or higher.
Despite the academic challenges, Cox Green offers a broad range of facilities and activities that could appeal to families looking for a well-equipped local school. The site includes a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, music rooms, and a sixth-form centre, plus a chapel. Sports on offer include rowing, martial arts, rugby, and tennis, while clubs range from Model UN and debate to gardening and art. The school has a comprehensive SEND provision, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language issues, and autistic spectrum disorder, among others. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 486 applications for 201 places, with 132 first-preference offers made. This suggests strong local demand, even if the academic outcomes are below the LA average. It may suit families who value a wide extracurricular offer and inclusive SEND support over top-tier exam results.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Highfield Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 3AX |
| Headteacher | Daniel Edwards |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Number of Pupils | 1,183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,183 / 1,270 (93% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.31)
2263rd of 3,141
Nationally
329th of 461
In South East
10th of 10
In Windsor and Maidenhead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
32.2
'22/23
27.2
'23/24
28.9
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2349%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 183 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)49%
- FE college27%
- Sixth form college13%
- Employment5%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Not sustained2%
98% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2364%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 70 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
13%
Russell Group
15%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)64%
- Employment19%
- Apprenticeship9%
- Not sustained6%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- History15
- Business Studies:Single13
- Biology12
- Mathematics12
- Media/Film/Tv Studies11
- Physics11
- Psychology11
- Geography8
- Chemistry7
- Art and Design (Photography)6
- Physical Education / Sports Studies6
- Government and Politics5
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed201
486
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
132 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British58.8%
- Mixed13.4%
- Asian12.1%
- White (other)7.9%
- Black0.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cox Green School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Highfield Lane, Maidenhead
Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 3AX
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