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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 an 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

What is the catchment area for The Windsor Boys' School?

The catchment area for The Windsor Boys' School is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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.

Find Windsor and Maidenhead catchment area documents →

The Windsor Boys' School: at or above its 990 place limit

The Windsor Boys' School has a published admission number of 990 places. 990 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 990 places. Windsor and Maidenhead allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Windsor.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Windsor and Maidenhead publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Windsor and Maidenhead school admissions →

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.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Windsor Boys' School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Windsor Boys' School

What is the catchment area for The Windsor Boys' School?

The catchment area for The Windsor Boys' School is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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.

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