The Windsor Boys' School

About The Windsor Boys' School

The Windsor Boys' School is a boys-only state secondary for ages 13 to 18, and it’s a school that parents in the Windsor and Maidenhead area clearly have confidence in. The school is full to capacity with 990 pupils, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains a Good school, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2013. While the school doesn't publish a specific parent recommendation percentage, the fact that it is oversubscribed — operating exactly at its 990-pupil capacity — suggests strong local demand. The headteacher, Sean Furness, leads a school where 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average, indicating a genuinely mixed intake. The school also has a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and offers a chapel, library, and swimming pool among its facilities, giving it a feel of a well-resourced environment for teenage boys.

Academically, the school performs solidly, though not spectacularly, within its local authority. Its Progress 8 score of 0.14 is positive, meaning pupils typically achieve a quarter of a grade more per subject than similar students nationally, though it sits just below the Windsor and Maidenhead average of 0.18. In the local authority rankings, it places 6th out of 10 schools, putting it in the middle of the pack. At GCSE, 69.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and the Attainment 8 score stands at 47.5. The school’s EBacc entry rate is 29.5%, with 20.7% achieving the full EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the school performs more strongly: its value-added score of 0.22 is rated as 'Above average', and students average a C+ grade per entry, with 18.5% achieving at least AAB in facilitating subjects. The sixth form provision itself was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the 2023 inspection.

For families considering this school, the practical picture is clear. The school caters specifically to boys from Year 9 upwards, so it’s not an option for primary-age children. It offers a wide range of sports including rugby, football, hockey, and swimming, plus clubs like debating, coding, and Young Enterprise. Its SEND provisions are comprehensive, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language challenges, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is not a boarding school, and there is no nursery provision. Given its strong sixth form and Outstanding-rated post-16 provision, it may particularly suit families looking for a boys’ school where their son can stay on through to A-levels without needing to move schools. The oversubscription means applying early is wise, and the school’s Good rating with an improving trajectory makes it a reliable local option.

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