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Schools in Ascot and Sunningdale

A town in Windsor and Maidenhead

  • Town
  • 18 schools and nurseries
  • 2,625 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Ascot and Sunningdale at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker attendance

How Ascot and Sunningdale's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries185 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1173%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths60%Attainment 8 53.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary9%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Ascot and Sunningdale

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.

All Ascot and Sunningdale primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Ascot and Sunningdale

5 mainstream schools in Ascot and Sunningdale, best first

Cheapside CofE Primary School

Ascot, SL5 7QJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

11 first choices, 13 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
159
Pupils per teacher
16.0
View school Cheapside CofE Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in Ascot and Sunningdale

1 mainstream schools in Ascot and Sunningdale, best first

Charters School

Ascot, SL5 9QY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

265 first choices, 262 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
1,707
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school Charters School
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Nurseries in Ascot and Sunningdale

7 in Ascot and Sunningdale, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Ascot and Sunningdale

4 in Ascot and Sunningdale, by the school's Eduscope score

Charters School

Ascot, SL5 9QY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

265 first choices, 262 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
1,707
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school Charters School

St George's School

Sl5 7dz · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
208
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St George's School

St Mary's School Ascot

Ascot, SL5 9JF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
401
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St Mary's School Ascot
See all 4 sixth forms

Special Schools in Ascot and Sunningdale

1 in Ascot and Sunningdale. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Heathermount School

Ascot, SL5 9PG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
94
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Heathermount School

Private Schools in Ascot and Sunningdale

5 in Ascot and Sunningdale. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Heathermount School

Ascot, SL5 9PG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
94
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Heathermount School

St George's School

Sl5 7dz · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
208
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St George's School

St Mary's School Ascot

Ascot, SL5 9JF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
401
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St Mary's School Ascot
See all 5 private schools
The map

Every school in Ascot and Sunningdale, 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.

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South Ascot Village Primary School, GoodHoly Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale, GoodCheapside CofE Primary School, GoodSt Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill, GoodSt George's School, InspectedSt Mary's School Ascot, InspectedSunningdale School, InspectedThe Marist School, InspectedCharters School, GoodSt Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot, OutstandingHeathermount School, InspectedStorybook Sunningdale, GoodPartou Natures Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodNatural Wonder - Earlywood, GoodBilly & Boo Ascot, GoodSunninghill Playcentre, GoodLittle Red Hen PreschoolSunningdale Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet6
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

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 Ascot and Sunningdale school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Ascot and Sunningdale's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Ascot and Sunningdale by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Ascot and Sunningdale vs England

How good are Ascot and Sunningdale's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Ascot and Sunningdale

Ascot and SunningdaleEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    73%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    60%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    9%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Ascot and Sunningdale in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
73% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
60% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Ascot and Sunningdale has 18 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

9% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Ascot and Sunningdale's state schools each January.

Down 1% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Ascot and Sunningdale9%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Ascot and Sunningdale

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How many schools are in Ascot and Sunningdale?

Ascot and Sunningdale has 18 schools, including 8 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 5 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 Ascot and Sunningdale?

The highest-ranked schools in Ascot and Sunningdale on Eduscope are St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale, Charters 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.

What percentage of schools in Ascot and Sunningdale are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Ascot and Sunningdale hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Ascot and Sunningdale perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Ascot and Sunningdale, 73% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Ascot and Sunningdale?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Ascot and Sunningdale is 17.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Ascot and Sunningdale schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Ascot and Sunningdale is 21.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Ascot and Sunningdale?

There are 2,625 pupils enrolled across schools in Ascot and Sunningdale, with 918 in primary and 1,707 in secondary. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Ascot and Sunningdale?

There are 5 independent schools in Ascot and Sunningdale. 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 Ascot and Sunningdale on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Ascot and Sunningdale?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in Ascot and Sunningdale 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.

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