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The Windsor Boys' School Catchment Area

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

The Windsor Boys' School is a academy converter secondary school in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 990 pupils, and a capacity of 990 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

13–18

Age range

990

Pupils

990

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Windsor Boys' School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Windsor Boys' 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: 990 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 990 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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The Windsor Boys' School — School Information

Full address
1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5EH
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.8% of pupils
DfE URN
141844

Other Secondary Schools in Windsor

If The Windsor Boys' School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Windsor are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Windsor Boys' School

Is The Windsor Boys' School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Windsor Boys' School currently has 990 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 990 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Windsor Boys' School?

Admission to The Windsor Boys' 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 The Windsor Boys' School cover?

The Windsor Boys' School is a secondary school in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, serving pupils aged 13–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Windsor Boys' School?

The Windsor Boys' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.