- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
95 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 529
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.7
Schools in SL2
A postcode district in Slough
- Postcode district
- 40 schools and nurseries
In short: SL2 is a postcode district in Slough with 16 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 18 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4016 primary · 7 secondary · 18 nurseries
Top-rated
All SL2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SL2
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 SL2
16 in SL2, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
159 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 624
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
77 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 684
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Top Secondary Schools in SL2
7 in SL2, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
183 first choices, 158 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 988
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
88 first choices, 128 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 612
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results below the England average.
104 first choices, 151 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 863
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Nurseries in SL2
18 in SL2, highest Ofsted grade first
Tiny Turtles Daycare Nursery
Slough, SL2 5JW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Arc Pre-School
Slough, SL2 2DH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Slough, SL2 4EG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SL2
6 in SL2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
183 first choices, 158 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 988
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
88 first choices, 128 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 612
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
72 first choices, 173 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 1,212
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.2
Special Schools in SL2
1 in SL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Arbour Vale School
Slough, SL2 3AE · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 384
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Private Schools in SL2
3 in SL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Teikyo School UK
Sl2 4qs · Independent · Secondary · Ages 15 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 43
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Caldicott School
Slough, SL2 3SL · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 13 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 254
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Dair House School
Farnham Royal, SL2 3BY · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SL2, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good24
- Not graded yet13
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SL2 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 SL2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SL2 has 40 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 SL2
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 SL2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SL2?
SL2 has 40 schools, including 16 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SL2?
The highest-ranked schools in SL2 on Eduscope are Khalsa Primary School, Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School, Penn Wood Primary and Nursery 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 SL2?
There are 3 independent schools in SL2. 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 SL2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SL2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 40 schools in SL2 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.