The Langley Academy

About The Langley Academy

The Langley Academy is a state secondary school in Slough that is significantly oversubscribed, with 1,155 pupils on roll against a capacity of 650, suggesting strong local demand. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, its popularity is evident in the numbers. The headteacher is Alison Lusuardi, and the school is mixed, non-religious, and includes a sixth form and boarding provision. Ofsted rates it as Good overall, a rating that carries weight given that only five of the 16 comparable schools in Slough are rated Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding school is Langley Grammar School, just 0.6 km away, so families in the area have a choice between selective and non-selective options. The Langley Academy’s facilities are notably broad for a state school, including a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, and tennis courts, which may appeal to parents looking for a well-resourced environment without the fees of an independent school.

Academically, the school’s performance is mixed but with clear strengths. At Key Stage 4, the Attainment 8 score is 47.5, and 58.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths (the basics measure), though this drops to 47.2% at grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 4.13, and only 15.3% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects, which is relatively low. Progress 8 data is not available, so it is hard to compare directly with the local authority average of 0.32. At A-level, the picture is stronger: the school’s value-added score of 0.23 is above average, with a confidence interval of 0.04 to 0.41, and the progress banding is rated ‘Above average’. The average points per entry are 35.93, equivalent to a B- grade, and 16.7% of entries achieved AAB or higher. With 52 pupils in the sixth form, it is a relatively small cohort, which may mean more individual attention.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including Model UN, coding, orchestra, and rowing, alongside sports such as martial arts, rugby, and gymnastics. Facilities like the ICT suite, science labs, and sixth form centre support both academic and enrichment work. The school is a boarding school, which is unusual for a state secondary and may suit families who need flexibility or live further afield. There is no nursery provision, so the focus is squarely on secondary and sixth-form students. Given the oversubscription, parents should be prepared for a competitive admissions process. The Langley Academy will likely suit families who value a large, diverse school with strong A-level outcomes, good facilities, and a broad co-curricular offer, but who are comfortable with a non-selective intake and a less traditional academic focus at GCSE level.

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