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Beechwood School

Beechwood School, Slough
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Beechwood School

Long Readings Lane, Slough, SL2 1QE

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Slough.

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Pupils
830
Ages
11-18
FSM
40.4%
Attainment 8
36.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jan 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.0%
Basics 9-5
28.0%

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
31.5%
EBacc APS
3.21
EBacc 9-5
9.8%
EBacc 9-4
16.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
22.50
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
12.5%
AAB+ %
0.0%

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 55 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Beechwood School

Beechwood School is a secondary school in Slough, Slough. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 57 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. The school has around 830 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Long Readings Lane, Slough, SL2 1QE | More schools in Slough

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  2. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Beechwood School

What is Beechwood School's Ofsted rating?
Beechwood School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Beechwood School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 57 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Beechwood School.
What are Beechwood School's latest exam results?
Beechwood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Beechwood School located?
Beechwood School is a secondary school in Slough, Slough (SL2 1QE).
How many pupils attend Beechwood School?
Beechwood School has around 830 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beechwood School with other schools?
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