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  • Holyport College
  • Claires Court Schools
  • Newlands Girls' School
  • Altwood Church of England School
  • Furze Platt Senior School
  • Cox Green School
  • Desborough College
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Maidenhead Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Maidenhead. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Maidenhead

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#3MAIDENHEAD
#797England

Holyport College

Ascot Road, Maidenhead, SL6 3LE
Windsor and Maidenhead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
613 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School84 offers / 466 applications
Subscription: 5.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#1MAIDENHEAD
#553England

Claires Court Schools

1 College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AW
Windsor and Maidenhead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
961 pupils
Mixed
2-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2MAIDENHEAD
#717England

Newlands Girls' School

Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB
Windsor and Maidenhead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,200 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School191 offers / 470 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6MAIDENHEAD
#2,803England

Altwood Church of England School

Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PU
Windsor and Maidenhead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
740 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School150 offers / 507 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4MAIDENHEAD
#1,598England

Furze Platt Senior School

Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ
Windsor and Maidenhead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,530 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School259 offers / 671 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7MAIDENHEAD
#2,932England

Cox Green School

Highfield Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 3AX
Windsor and Maidenhead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,204 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School201 offers / 486 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5MAIDENHEAD
#2,041England

Desborough College

Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, SL6 2QB
Windsor and Maidenhead council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
728 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School103 offers / 281 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Maidenhead

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Neighbourhoods in Maidenhead

Altwood is a popular residential pocket within the Maidenhead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidenhead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Altwood Church of England SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Altwood Church of England School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

College Town is a popular residential pocket within the Maidenhead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidenhead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Claires Court SchoolsIndependentAll-through2-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Claires Court Schools#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Cox Green is a popular residential pocket within the Maidenhead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidenhead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Cox Green SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Cox Green School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Furze Platt is a popular residential pocket within the Maidenhead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidenhead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Newlands Girls' SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#4Furze Platt Senior SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Newlands Girls' School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Furze Platt Senior School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Holyport is a popular residential pocket within the Maidenhead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidenhead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Holyport CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Holyport College#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Shoppenhangers is a popular residential pocket within the Maidenhead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidenhead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Desborough CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
Desborough College#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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