Herschel Grammar School
URN: 137726 • Slough SL1 3BW
Overview
- Name
- Herschel Grammar School
- URN
- 137726
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- THE SCHELWOOD TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 79.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Rockall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01753520950
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Northampton Avenue, Slough SL1 3BW
Summary
Herschel Grammar School is a mixed secondary academy located in Slough, with a current enrolment of 1,056 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 900. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and vibrant atmosphere built on mutual trust and high academic standards. The ethos of responsibility, success, and care is central to the school's mission, ensuring that each pupil is nurtured to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Herschel is designed to provide depth of knowledge and understanding, encouraging a love for learning and independent progression. The school is committed to academic excellence and holistic development, preparing students for the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the exceptional achievements of pupils and the positive, engaging environment within the school.
Herschel Grammar School actively promotes a strong sense of community, involving learners, parents, staff, and governors in the educational journey. The school offers a comprehensive programme of careers education and various extracurricular activities, fostering personal, social, and emotional growth alongside academic success.
The curriculum at Herschel is designed to provide depth of knowledge and understanding, encouraging a love for learning and independent progression. The school is committed to academic excellence and holistic development, preparing students for the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the exceptional achievements of pupils and the positive, engaging environment within the school.
Herschel Grammar School actively promotes a strong sense of community, involving learners, parents, staff, and governors in the educational journey. The school offers a comprehensive programme of careers education and various extracurricular activities, fostering personal, social, and emotional growth alongside academic success.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Herschel Talks Podcast (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- 27Oct Half term holiday (calendar)
- 19Dec Term ends (calendar)
- 06Jan Spring term starts for students (calendar)
- 16Feb Half term holiday (calendar)
- School Gallery (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School (81.0)
- Upton Court Grammar School (73.6)
- Baylis Court School (70.2)
- Slough Grammar School (70.2)
- The Westgate School (69.9)
Key details
- LA
- Slough
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SCHELWOOD TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 1056
- Boys
- 630
- Girls
- 426
- FSM %
- 6.40
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1056 | 630 | 426 | 900 | 6.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1057 | 617 | 440 | 900 | 6.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1080 | 606 | 474 | 900 | 6.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1080 | 606 | 474 | 900 | 6.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1067 | 594 | 473 | 900 | 5.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1044 | 571 | 473 | 900 | 4.00 |
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