- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
114 first choices, 119 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 901
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.3
Schools in SL1
A postcode district in Slough
- Postcode district
- 48 schools and nurseries
In short: SL1 is a postcode district in Slough with 16 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 23 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4816 primary · 10 secondary · 23 nurseries
Top-rated
All SL1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SL1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SL1
16 in SL1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 413
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
78 first choices, 80 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 679
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Top Secondary Schools in SL1
10 in SL1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
119 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1676.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
228 first choices, 121 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1662.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 613
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
345 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1671.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 1,262
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Nurseries in SL1
23 in SL1, highest Ofsted grade first
Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre
Slough, SL1 2SR · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 91
- Pupils per teacher
- 45.5
Little Diamonds Preschool
Slough, SL1 2LR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Slough Centre Nursery School
Slough, SL1 3EA · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 4
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 102
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.1
Sixth Forms in SL1
6 in SL1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
119 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1676.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
345 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1671.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 1,262
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
60 first choices, 132 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 921
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Special Schools in SL1
2 in SL1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Darul Madinah
Sl1 2ph · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 130
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Littledown School
Slough, SL1 3QW · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.4%
- Pupils
- 38
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.7
Private Schools in SL1
5 in SL1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Al-Madani Girls School
Slough, SL1 5PR · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1649.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
Sl1 6fe · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1661.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Darul Madinah
Sl1 2ph · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 130
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SL1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good27
- Not graded yet16
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SL1 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SL1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SL1 has 48 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SL1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SL1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SL1?
SL1 has 48 schools, including 16 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, 23 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SL1?
The highest-ranked schools in SL1 on Eduscope are Herschel Grammar School, Eden Girls' School, Slough, Burnham Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SL1?
There are 5 independent schools in SL1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SL1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SL1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 48 schools in SL1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.