Herschel Grammar School
Academy converter · Grammar school · Sixth form
Slough, SL1 3BW
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 2% in England
4 of 15 in Slough
Pupils
1,062
First preferences per place
0.80
2026/27
Absence
5.7%
2024/25
A level average
B+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 76.2 | 75.4 | 75.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99% | 99% | 99% | |
| Average English grade | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 99% | 99% | 98% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.74 | 0.76 | — |
100% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Baylis Court School · 0.4 mi · Report card · Top 20% in England
- Eden Girls' School, Slough · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 8% in England
- The Westgate School · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 38% in England
- Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
- Grove Academy · 1.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 28% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic High School · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 33% in England
Best secondary schools in Slough · Best secondary schools in Berkshire
The neighbourhood
Herschel Grammar School is in Baylis & Stoke (typical home £407,500, crime average).
What is Herschel Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Herschel Grammar School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Herschel Grammar School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Herschel Grammar School is in the top 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.