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The Langley Academy

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Academy sponsor led; sixth form; mixed; ages 11 to 18; 1,152 pupils; Slough, SL3 7EF; URN 135631

The Langley Academy’s latest inspection, on 10 May 2023, gave an overall grade of Good on the old four-point scale. Of the eight state secondary schools nearest to it, two have a report card, two have key judgements without an overall grade, two have an overall grade on the old scale and two have an ungraded inspection. The oldest verdict, at Upton Court Grammar School, dates from 29 November 2022; the latest, at St Joseph's Catholic High School, from 6 May 2026.

Each mark is one of the schools below, at the date of its latest inspection: report card key judgements only overall grade, old scale ungraded inspection. Behind them, the ruler Ofsted used on that date: pale, an overall grade on the old four-point scale (until 31 August 2024); mid blue, key judgements without an overall grade (from 1 September 2024); deep blue, report cards (from 10 November 2025).

The Langley Academy and the eight state secondary schools nearest to it

From The Langley Academy’s position in the register of schools, in a straight line, among the open state schools in England that teach pupils of secondary age or students aged 16 and over (special schools and further education colleges are not included). Each mark sits at the exact date of the school’s latest inspection in Ofsted’s data as at 30 September 2026.

  1. here

    The Langley Academy

    SL3 7EF, Slough; sixth form

    Good overall grade on the old four-point scale, 10 May 2023

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 53.4 (Slough 53.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 64.2% (Slough 58.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C, 30.29 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: good
    • Behaviour and attitudes: good
    • Personal development: good
    • Leadership and management: good
    • Sixth form provision: good
    Ofsted report for The Langley Academy
  2. 0.39 mi622 m S

    Langley Grammar School

    SL3 7QS, Slough; selective (grammar), sixth form

    Report card inspected 10 February 2026; safeguarding met

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 78.0 (Slough 53.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 99.4% (Slough 58.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade A-, 45.54 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    The report card, area by area
    • Inclusion: expected standard
    • Curriculum and teaching: strong standard
    • Achievement: strong standard
    • Attendance and behaviour: strong standard
    • Personal development and wellbeing: strong standard
    • Leadership and governance: strong standard
    • Post-16 provision: strong standard
    • Safeguarding: met
    Ofsted report for Langley Grammar School
  3. 0.89 mi1,440 m W

    St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School

    SL3 7AF, Slough; selective (grammar), sixth form

    Outstanding overall grade on the old four-point scale, 7 November 2023

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 74.6 (Slough 53.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 98.7% (Slough 58.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade B, 40.01 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: outstanding
    • Behaviour and attitudes: outstanding
    • Personal development: outstanding
    • Leadership and management: outstanding
    • Sixth form provision: outstanding
    Ofsted report for St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
  4. 0.96 mi1,537 m SW

    Ditton Park Academy

    SL3 7UX, Slough; sixth form

    School remains Good ungraded inspection, 30 March 2023

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 45.7 (Slough 53.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 42.4% (Slough 58.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C-, 26.49 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    Ofsted report for Ditton Park Academy
  5. 1.1 mi1,774 m W

    Upton Court Grammar School

    SL3 7PR, Slough; selective (grammar), sixth form

    Outstanding overall grade on the old four-point scale, 29 November 2022

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 77.3 (Slough 53.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 98.2% (Slough 58.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade B+, 43.15 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: outstanding
    • Behaviour and attitudes: outstanding
    • Personal development: outstanding
    • Leadership and management: outstanding
    • Sixth form provision: outstanding
    Ofsted report for Upton Court Grammar School
  6. 1.7 mi2,790 m SW

    Churchmead Church of England (VA) School

    SL3 9JQ, Windsor and Maidenhead; sixth form

    Key judgements, no overall grade graded inspection, 12 November 2024

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 42.8 (Windsor and Maidenhead 47.7, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 34.2% (Windsor and Maidenhead 48.5%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C, 29.15 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: good
    • Behaviour and attitudes: good
    • Personal development: outstanding
    • Leadership and management: good
    • Sixth form provision: good
    Ofsted report for Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
  7. 1.8 mi2,816 m NW

    Wexham School

    SL2 5QP, Slough; sixth form

    School remains Good ungraded inspection, 25 May 2023

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 42.6 (Slough 53.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 36.0% (Slough 58.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade D+, 24.45 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    Ofsted report for Wexham School
  8. 1.8 mi2,833 m NW

    St Joseph's Catholic High School

    SL2 5HW, Slough; sixth form

    Report card inspected 6 May 2026; safeguarding met

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 54.0 (Slough 53.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 56.4% (Slough 58.2%, England 46.3%); A level 2024/25: average grade C-, 27.79 points per entry (England B-, 35.00)

    The report card, area by area
    • Inclusion: expected standard
    • Curriculum and teaching: expected standard
    • Achievement: expected standard
    • Attendance and behaviour: strong standard
    • Personal development and wellbeing: expected standard
    • Leadership and governance: expected standard
    • Post-16 provision: expected standard
    • Safeguarding: met
    Ofsted report for St Joseph's Catholic High School
  9. 1.9 mi3,035 m NW

    Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy

    SL2 5AY, Slough

    Key judgements, no overall grade graded inspection, 29 April 2025

    GCSE 2025/26, provisional: Attainment 8 41.2 (Slough 53.4, England 46.2); grades 5+ in English and maths 30.1% (Slough 58.2%, England 46.3%)

    The key judgements, one by one
    • Quality of education: requires improvement
    • Behaviour and attitudes: good
    • Personal development: good
    • Leadership and management: good
    Ofsted report for Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy

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The latest inspection, in detail

Graded inspection of 10 May 2023: overall effectiveness Good
Key judgementPosition on the four-point scaleGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Sixth form provisionGood

These grades come from the inspection system used before 10 November 2025; Ofsted says they cannot be compared with the new report cards. How to read these grades.

Read the full report on Ofsted’s website

Exam results

GCSE and other key stage 4 results, 2025/26 (provisional): 173 pupils at the end of key stage 4
MeasureThis schoolSloughEngland
Average Attainment 8 score53.453.446.2
Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs64.2%58.2%46.3%
Percentage of pupils achieving grades 4 or above in English and maths GCSEs82.7%73.1%64.8%

England and Slough: all state-funded schools. Provisional figures can be revised by the Department for Education. The 2025/26 data gives no Progress 8 scores.

A level results, 2024/25: 99 students
MeasureThis schoolEngland
Average grade per A level entryCB-
A level average point score per entry30.2935.00
Students achieving AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects4.1%17.5%

England: all state-funded schools and colleges.

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In the register of schools

The Langley Academy is a state-funded mixed secondary school in Slough, for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a sixth form. The register counts 1,152 pupils for a capacity of 900. Trust: THE ARBIB EDUCATION TRUST. Address: Langley Road, Langley, Slough, SL3 7EF. Website: www.langleyacademy.org.

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Sources

Last updated 2 November 2026.