Maidenhead secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Maidenhead, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 180Newlands Girls' SchoolMaidenhead · Academy Secondary55.6 Attainment 8 · 1,226 students
- 263Furze Platt Senior SchoolMaidenhead · Academy Secondary47.5 Attainment 8 · 1,556 students
- 360Desborough CollegeMaidenhead · Academy Secondary45.7 Attainment 8 · 539 students
- 454Cox Green SchoolMaidenhead · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 1,139 students
- 531Altwood Church of England SchoolMaidenhead · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 846 students
- 616Claires Court SchoolsMaidenhead · Independent All-through30.5 Attainment 8 · 862 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newlands Girls' School Maidenhead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 80.2 Top 25% | 55.6 Attainment 8 | 1,226 |
| 2 | Furze Platt Senior School Maidenhead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | 47.5 Attainment 8 | 1,556 |
| 3 | Desborough College Maidenhead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.6 Top 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 539 |
| 4 | Cox Green School Maidenhead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.9 Top 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 1,139 |
| 5 | Altwood Church of England School Maidenhead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.1 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 846 |
| 6 | Claires Court Schools Maidenhead · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Independent | 16.3 Lower 50% | 30.5 Attainment 8 | 862 |
Newlands Girls' School in Maidenhead leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Maidenhead with a Success Index (England) of 80.2. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are academy, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East secondary schools league table, every school on the Maidenhead page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Maidenhead?
Newlands Girls' School in Maidenhead, South East ranks first among secondary schools in Maidenhead with a Success Index (England) of 80.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,226).
How are secondary schools in Maidenhead ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.