Best Schools in Slough
117 schools in Slough
Key Facts
- Slough has a total of 117 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Slough outperform the national average, with 68.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 25.26.
- Secondary schools in Slough demonstrate strong KS4 performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.27, Attainment 8 score of 55.56, and 63.0% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Slough, 22.4% of primary school pupils and 21.8% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, with 58.6% of primary pupils speaking English as an additional language.
Top Nurseries in Slough
62 nurseries in Slough
Top Primary Schools in Slough
40 primary schools in Slough
St Bernard's Preparatory School
Slough, SL1 1TB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils201
P/T Ratio–
IS
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Slough, SL2 5FF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected90%
Absence5.8%
Pupils627
P/T Ratio28.9
Marish Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Slough, SL3 8NZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence7.2%
Pupils802
P/T Ratio24.8
Top Secondary Schools in Slough
15 secondary schools in Slough
HG
Herschel Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Slough, SL1 3BW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.76
Attainment 875.4
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,056
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Slough, SL3 7AF
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.93
Attainment 876.7
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,133
UC
Upton Court Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Slough, SL3 7PR
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.85
Attainment 877.6
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,166
Langley Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Langley, SL3 7QS
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.75
Attainment 876.7
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,274
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Slough
1 sixth form colleges in Slough
Top Independent Schools in Slough
8 independent schools in Slough
St Bernard's Preparatory School
Slough, SL1 1TB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils201
P/T Ratio–
AG
Al-Madani Girls School
Slough, SL1 5PR
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils69
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Slough has 117 schools, including 40 primary schools, 15 secondary schools, 62 nurseries, 8 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 96% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.24 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 54.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,571 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.