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The Westgate School

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The Westgate School

Cippenham Lane, Slough, SL1 5AH

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Pupils
1,284
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.9%
Attainment 8
40.6
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.7%
Basics 9-5
34.5%

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
18.3%
EBacc APS
3.25
EBacc 9-5
4.4%
EBacc 9-4
10.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.08
A*-A Grades
9.0%
A*-B Grades
29.9%
AAB+ %
2.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 72 students entered

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About The Westgate School

The Westgate School is a secondary school in Slough, Slough. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. The school has around 1,284 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cippenham Lane, Slough, SL1 5AH | More schools in Slough

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Westgate School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Good
  2. Mar 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Westgate School

What is The Westgate School's Ofsted rating?
The Westgate School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are The Westgate School's latest exam results?
The Westgate School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Westgate School located?
The Westgate School is a secondary school in Slough, Slough (SL1 5AH).
How many pupils attend The Westgate School?
The Westgate School has around 1,284 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Westgate School with other schools?
View The Westgate 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.