The Westgate School
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Capacity
1,284
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Demand
About The Westgate School
The Westgate School is a mixed state secondary in Slough, one of 16 schools of its type in the local authority. It sits in a competitive landscape where three grammar schools top the local rankings: Eden Girls' School, Slough, St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School, and Upton Court Grammar School. Eden Girls' is also the nearest school rated Outstanding, just 0.6 km away. Westgate itself was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025, with all four graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision — all judged Good. That marks a change from its previous inspection in 2014, when it was rated Outstanding overall. The school has a sixth form and serves 1,284 pupils aged 11 to 18, with Jonathon Gargan as headteacher. It has no religious character.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted report notes that the quality of education is Good, and the sixth-form provision is also Good. The local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.32, which is above the national average, and while Westgate’s own Progress 8 score is not provided in the data, its Good rating suggests it is performing solidly within this context. The school’s previous Outstanding rating in 2014 indicates a history of strong outcomes, though the most recent inspection found that standards have settled at a Good level. Parents researching options will want to compare Westgate’s results against the grammar schools nearby, which typically achieve higher ranking scores. For families considering non-selective state options in Slough, Westgate’s Good rating across all areas provides a reliable benchmark.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sixth-form centre, library, science labs, sports hall, theatre, and music rooms. Sports on offer include swimming, cricket, athletics, rowing, and martial arts, while clubs range from Debate and Model UN to Eco Club and Young Enterprise. This suggests a school that supports both academic and extracurricular interests. There is no mention of SEND provision in the data, so families with specific needs should check directly. The school is likely oversubscribed given its Good rating and location in a competitive LA, but exact admissions data is not provided. The Westgate School will suit families looking for a well-regarded non-selective secondary with a sixth form, a strong extracurricular programme, and a location close to Slough’s top-performing grammar schools for potential comparison.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Cippenham Lane, Slough, Slough, SL1 5AH |
| Headteacher | Jonathon Gargan |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 1,284 |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:20
Source: westgate.slough.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
4
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.
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Contact Information
Cippenham Lane, Slough
Slough, SL1 5AH
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