How many pupils does Charters School have?

Charters School has 1,715 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Charters School's Ofsted rating?

Charters School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).

How does Charters School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Charters School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.2 in 2025/26.

Is Charters School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Charters School is part of CHARTERS SCHOOL.

Where is Charters School?

Charters School is located at Charters Road, Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL5 9QY.

Charters School

Charters Road, Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL5 9QY

Good

Inspected 28 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

53.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,715

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Charters School

Charters School is an academy converter in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,715 pupils on roll. It is part of CHARTERS SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.2 (2025/26). 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,715 / 1,740 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 March 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

9.3%

Free school meals

11.7%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

10.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

53.2

Attainment 8

265 pupils

60.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

79.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

152 students

17.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

78%

To higher education

30%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

91%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

26.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

102

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

11.11

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£54,206

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,742 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,170

Spend per pupil

£7,518

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Charters Road, Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL5 9QY
Phone: 01344624826
Co-Headteacher: John Fletcher
Website: www.chartersschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

CHARTERS SCHOOL →

Teaching Jobs

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Caretaker (full-time or part-time 4 days per week)

PermanentFull timeFull time salary up to £28,409. Part-time applicants will be considered for a minimum 4 days per week

Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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DT Technician

PermanentPart time£18,182 · · Scale 3 Point 5, FTE £28409

Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

Teaching Assistant

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Charters School?: Charters School is an academy converter in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Charters School have?: Charters School has 1,715 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Charters School's Ofsted rating?: Charters School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).
How does Charters School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Charters School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.2 in 2025/26.
Is Charters School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Charters School is part of CHARTERS SCHOOL.
Where is Charters School?: Charters School is located at Charters Road, Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL5 9QY.

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