Dedworth Middle School
Smiths Lane, Windsor, SL4 5PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dedworth Middle School is a middle school in Windsor for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 83 schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. It ranks 4th of 5 primary schools in Windsor. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 June 2022
The school's vision is to unlock the potential for all pupils to achieve and to be ready for the next stage of their education. 'The Dedworth Way' sets high standards, expecting all to be kind, ready to learn and safe. Through this, pupils are guided to become active and responsible members of society. Pupils are proud of their school, describing it as safe, friendly and inspirational. In the words of one pupil, they are 'happy with the school and would not want to change anything'. Staff live the vision, caring about pupils as individuals from the moment they walk through the door. Pupils behave well and are respectful to each other. They are aware of how to keep themselves safe. Bullying is not accepted and any incidents are dealt with promptly. The learning mentors in the 'Achieve Centre' provide support for pupils' well-being and help them to access their learning. The community has confidence in the school and has recognised the changes over time. One parent said, 'Would I send my child to Dedworth? Yes, I would, 100%'.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some of the knowledge and skills in the key stage 2 curriculum have not been planned carefully enough. This means that information is sometimes presented in an incoherent way. Leaders are aware of this and are making changes to curriculum planning to help pupils build their knowledge and then apply it to new learning. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
- While leaders have carefully planned the rest of the curriculum, it is not yet securely embedded in some subjects. This means that pupils are not always confident in recalling and using knowledge and skills. Leaders should continue to monitor the implementation of the curriculum to assure themselves that it is of a consistently high standard.
- A small number of pupils do not get all the support they need to read with accuracy and fluency. This impacts on their learning in other areas. Leaders should implement their plans to introduce a phonics programme and train staff as a matter of priority.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
121 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
517 pupils on roll, with places for 720
Schools near Dedworth Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedworth Green First School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Homer First School and Nursery | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hilltop First School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Alexander First School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WINDSOR LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare O'Donnell
- Phone
- 01753860561
- Address
- Smiths Lane, Windsor, SL4 5PE
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- URN
- 142791
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.