What is Herschel Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Herschel Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Herschel Grammar School's latest exam results?

Herschel Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Herschel Grammar School located?

Herschel Grammar School is a secondary school in Slough, Slough (SL1 3BW).

How many pupils attend Herschel Grammar School?

Herschel Grammar School has around 1,056 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Herschel Grammar School with other schools?

View Herschel Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Slough.

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Herschel Grammar School

Northampton Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BW

Academy converter

Pupils

1,056

Ages

11-18

FSM

6.4%

Attainment 8

75.7

Ofsted

Outstanding

May 2024

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Slough grammars use the GL Assessment consortium test. Register with the consortium.

Grammars in Slough Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

75.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

73.6%

Basics 9-5

98.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

78.0%

EBacc APS

7.23

EBacc 9-5

64.7%

EBacc 9-4

73.3%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

41.68

A*-A Grades

44.6%

A*-B Grades

73.9%

AAB+ %

39.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 150 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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