Herschel Grammar School Catchment Area
Herschel Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Slough , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1056 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,056
Pupils
900
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Herschel Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Herschel Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Slough may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Slough before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Slough catchment area documents →Herschel Grammar School — School Information
- Full address
- Northampton Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BW
- Local authority
- Slough
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 6.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137726
Other Secondary Schools in Slough
If Herschel Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Slough are the next closest alternatives.
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St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SL3 7AF
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SL3 9JQ
The Langley Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SL3 7EF
Upton Court Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SL3 7PR
Baylis Court School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SL1 3AH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Herschel Grammar School
Is Herschel Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Herschel Grammar School currently has 1056 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Herschel Grammar School? ▾
Herschel Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Slough publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Herschel Grammar School cover? ▾
Herschel Grammar School is a secondary school in Slough, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Herschel Grammar School? ▾
Herschel Grammar School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.