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The Windsor Boys' School

Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5EHSecondaryAges 13–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
+0.14
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,218
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5EH
HeadteacherSean Furness
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Number of Pupils990
Free School Meals (FSM)15.8%
School Capacity990 / 990 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Windsor Boys' School

The Windsor Boys' School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.