The Westgate School
URN: 138012 • Slough SL1 5AH
Overview
- Name
- The Westgate School
- URN
- 138012
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE WESTGATE SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathon Gargan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01753521320
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cippenham Lane, Slough SL1 5AH
Summary
The Westgate School is a mixed secondary academy located in Slough, with a current enrolment of 1,284 students and a capacity of 1,400. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, catering to a diverse student body, with approximately 23.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school's dedication to ensuring that all students have access to quality education and resources.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and foster their academic and personal growth. With a focus on interactive learning, Westgate encourages students to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills. The school also hosts regular open days, allowing prospective students and their families to experience the school's ethos firsthand by visiting classrooms and meeting teachers.
Community involvement is a key aspect of The Westgate School's ethos, as it aims to create strong partnerships with families and local organisations. This collaborative approach enhances the educational experience and supports students in their journey towards becoming responsible and engaged citizens. For more information, visit their website at [westgate.slough.sch.uk](http://www.westgate.slough.sch.uk/).
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and foster their academic and personal growth. With a focus on interactive learning, Westgate encourages students to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills. The school also hosts regular open days, allowing prospective students and their families to experience the school's ethos firsthand by visiting classrooms and meeting teachers.
Community involvement is a key aspect of The Westgate School's ethos, as it aims to create strong partnerships with families and local organisations. This collaborative approach enhances the educational experience and supports students in their journey towards becoming responsible and engaged citizens. For more information, visit their website at [westgate.slough.sch.uk](http://www.westgate.slough.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- Clerk to the Governors (governance)
- Governors and Members Information (governance)
- Reporting Student Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School (81.0)
- Herschel Grammar School (79.0)
- Upton Court Grammar School (73.6)
- Baylis Court School (70.2)
- Slough Grammar School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Slough
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE WESTGATE SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1284
- Boys
- 721
- Girls
- 563
- FSM %
- 23.90
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-03-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1284 | 721 | 563 | 1400 | 23.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1326 | 732 | 594 | 1400 | 19.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1284 | 687 | 597 | 1400 | 17.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1284 | 687 | 597 | 1400 | 17.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1219 | 637 | 582 | 1040 | 14.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1145 | 594 | 551 | 1040 | 10.30 |
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