Best 3 Secondary schools in Slough – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Herschel Grammar School (Secondary) in Slough; St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School (Secondary) in Slough; Upton Court Grammar School (Secondary) in Slough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Herschel Grammar School, St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School and Upton Court Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Slough, Berkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Herschel Grammar School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Herschel Grammar School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,350, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; spread across trusts such as The Schelwood Trust and PIONEER EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

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Attribute	Herschel Grammar School SL1 3BW	St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School SL3 7AF	Upton Court Grammar School SL3 7PR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Slough Berkshire SL1 3BW	Slough Berkshire SL3 7AF	Slough Berkshire SL3 7PR
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jun 2024	1 14 Jan 2024	1 23 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	900	894	1115
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	The Schelwood Trust	Slough (871)	PIONEER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website	www.herschel.slough.sch.uk	www.st-bernards.slough.sch.uk	www.uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk
Telephone	01753520950	01753527020	01753522892
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Herschel Grammar School

SL1 3BW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Slough
Berkshire
SL1 3BW
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Schelwood Trust
Website: www.herschel.slough.sch.uk
Telephone: 01753520950

St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School

SL3 7AF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Slough
Berkshire
SL3 7AF
Ofsted: 1 14 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Slough (871)
Website: www.st-bernards.slough.sch.uk
Telephone: 01753527020

Upton Court Grammar School

SL3 7PR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Slough
Berkshire
SL3 7PR
Ofsted: 1 23 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PIONEER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website: www.uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk
Telephone: 01753522892

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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