Newlands Girls' School
Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newlands Girls' School is a secondary school in Maidenhead for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 83 schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Maidenhead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 October 2018, report published 18 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
Pupils thrive at this exceptional school. They are incredibly proud to be a part of the inclusive and high achieving community. Pupils benefit from the very high aspirations that are set for their learning. The wide-ranging personal development and extra-curricular opportunities significantly enhance school life. Pupils value the numerous clubs and trips that they are involved with. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Their behaviour is impeccable. Pupils are kind to one another and celebrate others' talents. They build confidence when performing to their peers through dance, music or sport. In this school everyone is accepted and cultural differences are celebrated. Pupils cherish diversity, saying 'we are free to be who we are'. At the time of the inspection, pupils were preparing for the upcoming 'culture day'. They were excited about sharing food, music and clothing from different countries. The school's values of courage, commitment and compassion are the pillars of daily school life. Pupils delight in the badges they receive, or having hot chocolate with the headteacher, in recognition of demonstrating these and making a positive contribution to the school. Pupils play a highly active role in school life, leading assemblies and school events or taking on many roles of responsibility.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
192 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
135 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,226 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Newlands Girls' School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altwood Church of England School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.0 |
| Cox Green School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
| Claires Court Schools | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 30.5 |
| Furze Platt Senior School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 47.5 |
| Desborough College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NEWLANDS GIRLS' SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Jo Capon
- Phone
- 01628625068
- Address
- Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- URN
- 142357
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.