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Wexham School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Slough). It has about 1,100 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
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Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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