Upton Court Grammar School, based in Slough, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Upton Court Grammar School currently has around 1166 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 2.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a indian background (51.8%). pakistani pupils make up about 14.8% , followed by other asian at 13.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 85% who stay in school sixth forms and 4% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Lascelles Road, Slough, SL3 7PR
Website: https://www.uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk/
Telephone: 01753522892
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Slough
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Oliver King
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 136420

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1115
Number of Pupils: 1166
Number of Boys: 630
Number of Girls: 536

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 2.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian51.80%604
Pakistani14.80%173
Other Asian13.80%161
Other Mixed8.70%102
African2.60%30
White British1.90%22
Other White1.50%17
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%17
Bangladeshi1.10%13
White and Asian1.00%12
Unclassified0.50%6
Chinese0.30%3
Other Black0.30%3
Caribbean0.20%2
Irish0.10%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.56)
Of the 164 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 159 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.56
Town average
0.11
Local authority average
0.15
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
99%
Town average
53%
Local authority average
51%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
97%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
60%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
75.9
Town average
52.3
Local authority average
53.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
7.4
Town average
4.7
Local authority average
4.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lea Nursery School
Wexham Road , SL2 5JW
3out of 4 1,378 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre
Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR
4out of 4 2,457 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Slough Centre Nursery School
Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA
- not rated 3,232 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Baylis Court Nursery School
Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS
3out of 4 3,237 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Yew Tree Road , SL1 2AR
3out of 4 545 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Castleview Primary School
Woodstock Avenue , SL3 7LJ
- not rated 1,282 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Castleview Primary School
Woodstock Avenue , SL3 7LJ
3out of 4 1,282 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ryvers School
Trelawney Avenue , Langley SL3 7TS
- not rated 1,305 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ryvers Primary School
Trelawney Avenue , Langley SL3 7TS
- not rated 1,305 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
James Elliman Junior School
Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA
- not rated 2,250 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wexham Court Middle School
Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU
- not rated 2,415 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Slough Grammar School
Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Upton Court Grammar School
Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF
4out of 4 442 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ditton Park Academy
Kings Reach , SL3 7UX
3out of 4 917 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Langleywood School
Langley Road , Langley SL3 7EF
- not rated 1,838 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY
- not rated 2,541 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grove Academy
Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR
1out of 4 2,429 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Grove Academy
Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR
- not rated 2,453 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bernard's Preparatory School
Hawtrey Close , SL1 1TB
- not rated 487 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Long Close School
Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU
- not rated 583 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hillingdon Grange School
Datchet Road , SL3 7LR
- not rated 831 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Langley Manor Preparatory School
St Mary's Road , Langley SL3 6BZ
- not rated 1,690 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Eton End School
35 Eton Road , Datchet SL3 9AX
- not rated 1,791 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.