Schools across Slough
Local authority · 61 schools across 6 towns
61
29 primary · 15 secondary
34,689
95% capacity used
16
6 outstanding · 10 good
36,481
1,792 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
76.2%
KS2 Maths
75.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,208 spare places
Secondary Schools
218 over capacity
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.5%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
45
2024/25
Absence trend across Slough schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
7%
Plans Issued
312
Assessment Requests
469
Tribunal Cases
12
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
68
Lodged
(2.3%)
58
Heard
9
Successful
(16%)
Primary (infant classes)
56
Lodged
(2.3%)
47
Heard
6
Successful
(13%)
Secondary
495
Lodged
(16.5%)
417
Heard
9
Successful
(2%)
Total
563
Lodged
(9.5%)
475
Heard
18
Successful
(4%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.