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Newlands Girls' School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Newlands Girls' School is a academy converter secondary school in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1242 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,242

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Newlands Girls' School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Newlands Girls' School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Windsor and Maidenhead. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1242 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Windsor and Maidenhead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Newlands Girls' School — School Information

Full address
Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142357

Other Secondary Schools in Maidenhead

If Newlands Girls' School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Maidenhead are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Newlands Girls' School

Is Newlands Girls' School oversubscribed?

Yes — Newlands Girls' School currently has 1242 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Newlands Girls' School?

Admission to Newlands Girls' School is managed by Windsor and Maidenhead. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Newlands Girls' School cover?

Newlands Girls' School is a secondary school in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, 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 Newlands Girls' School?

Newlands Girls' School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.