The Westgate School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 40.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.12
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.07, 0.31]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 229 | 40.6 | — | 52.0% | 18.3% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 234 | 45.7 | +0.12 | 62.0% | 14.1% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 231 | 43.3 | -0.01 | 55.0% | 6.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 172 | 48.7 | +0.23 | 71.0% | 14.0% | 4.1 |
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School information
| URN | 138012 |
| Local authority | Slough |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Jonathon Gargan |
| Trust | THE WESTGATE SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | SL1 5AH |
| Latest pupils | 229 |
| FSM eligible | 23.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH
http://www.westgate.slough.sch.uk/View local authority page1753521320| DfE number | 5409 |
| UKPRN | 10036991 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Feb 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |